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How long will ganglionic cyst take to resolve?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have a cyst for the past one week and it is painful. Doctor gave me the tablets and now I do not have any pain. What should I do? Please suggest me.
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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the pictures you provided, it appears to be a ganglionic cyst, which is a swelling that typically occurs in the joint. These cysts often resolve on their own over time. However, they can sometimes cause pain and discomfort, which can be managed with NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). If the cyst continues to grow or if it causes persistent pain or numbness, surgical removal may be necessary. As it has recently appeared, my recommendation would be to monitor it for now and use pain medications as needed. Typically, it takes about four to eight months for a ganglionic cyst to completely resolve.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

My doctor prescribed me Aceclo plus. Is that for pain relief or to decrease the cyst? Within how many days will the cyst get resolve?

Answered by Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

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MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sadaf Mustafa is an Internal Medicine Specialist. She can diagnose and manage complex and multisystem disease. She can treat chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. She can provide preventive care and routine health assessments. She can help in the management of infections and autoimmune diseases. She helps in the interpretation of diagnostic tests and imaging reports. She can do medication management and adjustment for long-term therapies.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

  • It is for pain and also to reduce the inflammation.
  • None of the medication will help in reducing the size, other than the surgery.
  • It may take four to eight months to heal the cyst spontaneously.

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Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 27, 2017
Reviewed At April 23, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sadaf Mustafa is an Internal Medicine Specialist. She can diagnose and manage complex and multisystem disease. She can treat chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. She can provide preventive care and routine health assessments. She can help in the management of infections and autoimmune diseases. She helps in the interpretation of diagnostic tests and imaging reports. She can do medication management and adjustment for long-term therapies.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sadaf Mustafa is an Internal Medicine Specialist. She can diagnose and manage complex and multisystem disease. She can treat chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. She can provide preventive care and routine health assessments. She can help in the management of infections and autoimmune diseases. She helps in the interpretation of diagnostic tests and imaging reports. She can do medication management and adjustment for long-term therapies.

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