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Ganglion
by Dr. Rajesh Shah
Definition: Ganglion is a small sac
filled with fluid and is formed from the lining of a joint
or tendon. It usually forms when the tissues surrounding
certain joints become inflamed and swell up with
lubricating fluid. 
Causes of Ganglion: It
is generally caused due to some kind of trauma to the
joint but the cause may not be evident in all cases.
Ganglion formation is more common in women (M:F = 1:3) and
70% occur in the late teens and young adulthood. Some
joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis have been
associated with ganglion cysts. Occupational factors play
an important role in the development of ganglion. Those
occupations that require workers to overuse certain joints
such as the wrist and fingers, for instance typewriters,
pose a risk for ganglion cysts.
Symptoms: Most
commonly, ganglion formation is seen on the wrist (usually
the back side) and fingers, but it can also develop on the
shoulders, elbows and knees. Ganglia are usually painless
swellings that can form around any joint. However, the
condition can become painful when the ganglion presses
nerves. This pain can restrict the range of movements and
activity of an individual. They can increase in size or
can disappear spontaneously.
Suggestion about homeopathic
treatment: Largely ganglion is labeled as a
surgical condition; however, in light of homoeopathy it
can be termed as medico-surgical condition. Surgeries done
for ganglion are associated with complications like nerve
damage, stiffness of joints and recurrence. Interestingly,
homoeopathy treatment can effectively take care of
ganglion and it can be the best way to avoid surgeons
knife. Constitutional homoeopathy medicine prescribed on
basis of symptoms of the disease as well as individuals
personality, improves re-absorption of fluid from the
ganglion. In addition, with homoeopathy treatment chance
of recurrence is minimal. I very strongly feel that for
ganglion, option of surgery should be sought only after
fair trial of homoeopathy. The only downside of
homoeopathy is that as compared to surgery it is less
rapid. It usually takes 2-5 months of treatment to get
favorable results since treatment is internal and not just
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