Ganglion
is a
small
sac
filled
with
fluid
and is
formed
from the
lining
of a
joint or
tendon.
It
usually
forms
when the
tissues
surrounding
certain
joints
become
inflamed
and
swell up
with
lubricating
fluid.
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Causes:
It is
generally
caused
due to
some
kind of
trauma
to the
joint
but the
cause
may not
be
evident
in all
cases.
Ganglion
formation
is more
common
in women
(M:F = 1:3) and 70% occur in the late teens and young adulthood. Some joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis have been associated with ganglion cysts. Occupational factors play an important role in the development of ganglion. |
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Those
occupations
that
require
workers
to
overuse
certain
joints
such as
the
wrist
and
fingers,
for
instance
typewriters,
pose a
risk for
ganglion
cysts.
Symptoms:
Most
commonly,
ganglion
formation
is seen
on the
wrist
(usually
the back
side)
and
fingers,
but it
can also
develop
on the
shoulders,
elbows
and
knees.
Ganglia
are
usually
painless
swellings
that can
form
around
any
joint.
However,
the
condition
can
become
painful
when the
ganglion
presses
nerves.
This
pain can
restrict
the
range of
movements
and
activity
of an
individual.
They can
increase
in size
or can
disappear
spontaneously.
Suggestion
about
homeopathic
treatment:
Largely
ganglion
is
labeled
as a
surgical
condition;
however,
in light
of
homeopathy
it can
be
termed
as
medico-surgical
condition.
Surgeries
done for
ganglion
are
associated
with
rare
complications
like
nerve
damage,
stiffness
of
joints
and
recurrence.
Some
cases of
ganglion
have
been
treated
with
success
at Life
Force.
However,
since
surgery
is
faster,
we do
not
recommend
homeopathy
for all
cases of
ganglion.
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