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Maybe this has happened to you too. Out of nowhere a lump appeared on a certain part of your body that didn’t go away even after weeks. Does that sound familiar? Sometimes it can even show up in such a bad place that it completely immobilizes the joint.
Whether you’ve encountered the term ganglion before or are hearing it for the first time, keep reading. It’s a problem that doctors commonly treat surgically. A ganglion is removed by surgery. But what if we told you it can be dealt with even without an operation? Read the following text and you’ll learn everything you needed to know.
What is a ganglion
It’s a smooth lump that most often appears in areas of the body where the most connective tissue is concentrated. Its size can vary. Some are on average no larger than one centimeter. There are also cases when a ganglion reached the size of a chicken egg. Usually it can be moved slightly. Some, however, do not allow this and are as hard as stone. The most commonly affected areas are
- palms
- wrists
- ankles
- feet
It is a harmless lump, but it is unaesthetic and can make joint movement more difficult. It arises in places with the greatest friction. Besides sweating, the cause can also be injury or infection. Doctors do not rule out joint and tendon diseases either. It can be the first sign of developing osteoarthritis. It most often appears in athletes.
How to treat it
This cyst can of course be operated on. But that is quite painful and few people want that. You can try our natural method and you will see that it will help. You will need buckthorn. You may not know what that is now, but we assure you that you can easily find it. It grows along most country roads. Apply buckthorn leaves to the affected area, wrap everything in cellophane and secure it with a cloth so the compress doesn’t fall off. Leave it on overnight. Take everything off the next morning. Repeat as needed. In a few days the ganglion should disappear.
