Have you ever had a Ganglion Cyst?
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2012/05/07 19:30:05
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A ganglion cyst, also known as a Bible cyst, is a swelling that often appears on or around joints and tendons in the hand or foot. The size of the ganglion or cyst may vary over time. It is most frequently located around the dorsum of the wrist and on the fingers.
The term "Bible cyst" (or "Bible bump") is derived from a common
treatment in the past that consisted of hitting the cyst with a Bible or similarly large book.[1] Whacking the ganglion cyst with a large tome is usually sufficient to rupture the cyst, and re-accumulation is uncommon[2].
The term "Bible cyst" (or "Bible bump") is derived from a common
treatment in the past that consisted of hitting the cyst with a Bible or similarly large book.[1] Whacking the ganglion cyst with a large tome is usually sufficient to rupture the cyst, and re-accumulation is uncommon[2].
Read More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganglion_cyst
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- Chloey Hamer 2012/05/09 02:47:07No
It doesn't sound very fun.reply - sockpuppet 2012/05/07 19:34:05 (edited)NoSeen a few of them, though. As you say, a heavy book was the cure! Wouldn't it be great if everything was so easily fixed? :O)reply
- Joe61 2012/05/07 19:33:45YesI had one surgically removed just over a year ago from my wrist. But some folks say you can get rid of them battering it with a heavy book.reply
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+1Yep, I recently just did it to my mom too. She said it hurt but she'll be alright lol.reply
- Sister Jean 2012/05/07 19:32:35Nocarpal tunnel
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