What symptom does tendon sheath cyst have?

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Tendon sheath cyst of wrist refers to a benign mass with gelatinous mucus near the joint capsule or tendon sheath. It is usually unilocular or multilocular. Ganglion cysts are not cancerous and do not spread. Although they may expand, they do not spread to other parts of the body. The symptoms of tendon sheath cyst of wrist are very obvious. There will be slight pain at the site of the disease. When the cystic fluid becomes too much, it will become hard and tender. If the affected area is in the wrist, it will also be accompanied by wrist weakness, discomfort or pain, radiation pain and other symptoms. If it is serious, it will also cause certain dysfunction to patients.

What symptom does tendon sheath cyst have?

The cause of ganglion cyst is not clear. It is also associated with degenerative mucinous degeneration. And then there is local chronic strain. The most common sites of cysts are masses on the back of the wrist, carpometacarpal and foot. The masses are hard and elastic. The base of the mass is fixed and painful when pressed.

Ganglion cysts usually appear in the dorsal and palmar side of the wrist, and the growth of the mass is relatively slow. Sometimes it hurts. The mass may compress the median nerve and cause corresponding sensory disturbance. Patients with wrist tendon sheath cyst will show morning stiffness after getting up. In general, even if the activity can not relieve the symptoms of morning stiffness of joints.

Tendon sheath cyst patients should pay attention to the cyst site should not be excessive wear, because frequent excessive friction will lead to inflammation. Therefore, we should avoid excessive hand work at ordinary times. For the diet should eat more light food. The therapeutic effect of acupuncture in traditional Chinese medicine is better. The principle is to activate blood and disperse tendons. The acupoints are mainly located in the cyst. When needling, pay attention to the local cyst, not to ignore the routine disinfection, and finally puncture the cyst wall.

matters needing attention

Tendon sheath cyst patients need to pay attention to the protection of the affected area, eat less spicy food. Avoid long-term use of computer typing, in order to avoid excessive friction tendon sheath, the best regular rest. Do more exercise at rest, gently move the joints, which will reduce the symptoms of cysts and prevent ganglion cysts. Keep optimistic and stable.