Suggest remedy for a hard, painless knot at the base of my thumb
Patient: I have a very hard, painless knot on the base of my thumb where it meets my palm. It is about the size of a pea and it has gotten bigger since I first noticed it about 5 months ago. You can actually see it pushing out against the skin. Just wondering if it is anything to be concerned about. Doctor: Welcome to Health care magic.1.There is no remedy for this kind of lesions other than small incision and drainage the collection followed by a antibiotic treatment. If the lesion causing discomfort or pressure effect.2.The history suggest - its a ganglion cyst, pain less hard slow growing from the joint area.3.Other possible cause could be lipoma ( fat cells ) lesion.4.Its not a emergency or concerned issue - but if you have any discomfort see your doctor and get needful treatment done.5.MRI is good investigation for this - but depend if its easy to get it done in this small issue ( as it is helpful aim informing - joint tendon,nerve better assessed in MRI ) Good luck.Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.