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Ganglion Cysts : Causes

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Causes could include:
Mild sprains or other repeated injuries can irritate and tear the thin membrane covering a tendon, causing fluid to leak into a sac that swells and forms a ganglion.Ganglions are usually painless, but range of motion may be impaired. Flexing or be...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Your doctor can tell if your flexor tendon is cut by examining your finger. If the wound is very deep, the finger may be x-rayed to make sure the bone isn't damaged, too.
Source:StayWell
Tendonitis is your body's way of telling you, "Enough! You're putting too much stress on this muscle and joint."
Source:StayWell
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