Join Our Community!
Share
Conditions and Diseases > Orthopedics Forum > Left Wrist Has a Bump Growing Out of It...
Think you might be experiencing bone loss? Check out this Intro to Osteoporosis and evaluate your risk for developing bone weakness. ...
Do you have severe back pain? Do your bones break frequently or with little pressure? You might be experiencing osteoporosis. Found out more here....
Avatar
Q: Left Wrist Has a Bump Growing Out of It...
asked by: ladyT83 on April 6th, 2007
New User
Everytime that i rotate my left wrist and bend my wrist downword i notice this bump. I.ve pressed down gently on it and its firm yet soft enough for me to know its not bone. I have discomfort sometimes especially when its cold. My right wrist doesnt have this so it has me concerned. I cant bend my wrist backward like i used to and if i try it hurts. A friend looked at it and suggested it was just a bundle of nerves and that every nite i should press gently on it. Has anyone heard of this condition?
Did you find this post useful?
|
Replies(3)
Avatar
gobucks21
replied on April 11th, 2007
New User
This is just a guess. I was a gymnast/cheerleader for several years (don't make fun. ha), and I saw this ALL the time. There is a condition, though I can't remember the name for the life of me, where your can grow cyst-like material in joints that receive repetitive hits or force. For example, a gymnast who is constantly forcing her entire body weight on her wrist in repetitive, quick motions (back hand springs etc.) will often find these on her anterior wrist. They are nothing to be worried about at all. It's just a sign of stress on the joint.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
JuLeen
replied on April 21st, 2007
New User
This is probably a ganglion cyst. You should follow up with your doctor. They can evaluate it and make sure a proper diagnosis is made. If indeed it is a ganglion cyst they will give you options for an appropriate treatment plan.

Good Luck.
Did you find this post useful?
|
Avatar
urutum
replied on October 13th, 2009
New User
ganglion cyst
I have the same problem. I have been training gymnastics and capoeira (youtube it) and I have developed what I think is a ganglion cyst. I can't put any weight on my left wrist... AT ALL! had to stop gymnastics. I know that it started when ove training with back handsprings.
I heard that an acupuncturist can drain out a ganglion cyst.
Youtube ganglion cyst acupuncture to see. Anybody have any thoughts?
Did you find this post useful?
|
Quick Reply
Search