How Do I Get Rid of a Ganglion Cyst On My Foot?

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A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled lump under the skin. It is often found over a joint or in a tendon on the foot. Dr. Moore shares some solutions to dealing with ganglion cysts.
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[@judester908]

Dang. No insurance! Got one at base of thumb.

[@journalingbypuja]

What if it is causing pain?

[@DrRobertJMooreIII]

You can perform an aspiration in the clinic. Otherwise, a surgical excision is fairly simple with suture removal in 2 weeks and back into enclosed shoes in 3 weeks.

[@MarlaKlopp]

Hi Dr. Moore,
I accidentally slammed my medial malleolus into the side of a pool. I had a bad bruise but was not in bad pain . The bruise went away. This was 3 weeks ago. Last week i developed what looks just like a ganglion cyst where that bruise was. Is that possible to develop a ganglion cyst after an injury? Thanks for any info.

[@dr.robertjmooreiii6132]

yes to your question, you can develop a ganglion after an injury, but like most of these questions on this venue, it is not possible to give an exact answer without a physical examination. But in this area, a direct blow could be many things including a fracture, hematoma, etc. and it depends on the location of the 'bump' and tactile presence. Remember, ganglions form from weak/dammaged joint capsules and tendon sheaths....

[@MarlaKlopp]

@@dr.robertjmooreiii6132 Thank you for replying. I appreciate it.

[@aronarnholdsson9748]

Hey. im a football player, and a cyst has started forming. I think it’s because the tightness of the football boots. Could that be the cause?

[@DrRobertJMooreIII]

They are just a weak joint capsule or tendon sheath, and yes from trauma, rubbing from shes, etc., they can appear spontaneously.

[@shelaine]

I went to get mine checked out and the doctor suggested shockwave therapy as an alternative to aspiration or surgery. I can't find anything online about this method, except for "electroacupuncture" which isn't the same thing. The shockwave therapy is said to take 2-3 treatments at $260 each, insurance doesn't cover it. Idk seems like a costly experiment when I can't even find proof it works. Have you heard of this?

[@AskDrMoore]

I do not perform this in my clinic nor do I know a lot about using shockwave therapy for ganglions. I do know that the device is intense enough to attenuate (disrupt and release) the plantar fascia so I can assume that it can disrupt and possibly rupture and drain the ganglion cyst. But if it's not working after couple of treatmetnts..... just like my aspiration and then injectiion follow up with cortisone treatments in the clinic, if the cyst contnues to return and cause the the patient discomfort, surgery is simple and a good option. Otherwise they are benign and if they do not cause any pain, surgery is something you can delay until it is more convenient timewise or monetarily down the road.

[@michaelj.mccall6530]

So… Bible technique hurts but works?

[@kristinburton4953]

.....and it has to be the bible because it also smacks some holy spirit into ya.