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Will Cortisone injection cause ganglion cyst formation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old female. I received a second round of a cortisone shot in my wrist on 18th May for wrist tendinitis. During the injection, it hurt much worse than the first shot. I have been told to keep my wrist in a splint at all times. My wrist is still bruised where the injectio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the brief history you have given, it seems like there is not much to worry about. First of all, I need to know some more detailed points. Where exactly in the wrist the shot was given? I mean is it the extensors of the thumb (de quervain) or is it for any other ... Read Full »
Why do I have a bump on the bone in my foot?
Query: Hello doctor, I am concerned about a bone lump on my right foot in the tarsal area, probably talus, or calcaneus. I am not really sure. It is located on the right side of my right foot below the ankle joint. I am attaching pictures of me pointing at the spot. There is a small ganglion near it but I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I understand that you are concerned about a lump in your right midfoot on the outer side. The probable cause is a benign bony prominence. However, differential diagnoses include a c... Read Full »
I have a blister-like formation on my ankle. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 50 year old male. I am attaching a picture of blister like formation on my right ankle, which is very old one and is present without any pain. Now, I am feeling some uneasiness while wearing shoes though still there is no pain. Is it of a sincere concern that needs to be taken c... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears to be a ganglion. These are usually benign. The indication for surgical removal is pain, interruption in your daily activities, infection and rapid growth. It seems that your ga... Read Full »