Home / Conditions / Ganglion (wrist lump)
A smooth, firm lump on the back or front of the wrist, or at the base of a finger. It is a sac of joint fluid — harmless, and it often disappears by itself.
These suggest it is not a simple ganglion.
No — a true ganglion is not.
But that is exactly why any lump that is hard, fixed, growing or painful should be shown to us rather than assumed.
Only if it hurts, limits you, or is pressing on a nerve.
Many disappear on their own. Surgery has a recurrence rate, so it is not worth doing for appearance alone.
It can, but it frequently comes back.
Aspiration is quick and sometimes worth trying; excision has a lower recurrence rate but is a bigger step.
Pictures, how many and how often, and what it should feel like. Free, and printable.
In your language, free to download. Each one is a short PDF you can keep on your phone or print.
On cost: if we suggest a scan, an injection or an operation, ask us what it costs and what happens if you do nothing. We will answer both. You should never feel pushed into spending money.
Consultation is ₹500 for a first visit and ₹300 for a follow-up, the same at both clinics. For anything else, ask at the desk or on WhatsApp before it is done — we will tell you the exact cost.
A page is a starting point, not a diagnosis. If the pain is not settling, come in and have it looked at properly — bring any X-ray, MRI or CT films you already have.
Opposite Patil Hospital
Shop No. 14, Veena Apartment,Monday to Saturday
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm · 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday by prior appointment only
Opposite Parimal Hospital
Shop No. 7, Damodar Tower,Monday to Saturday
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Sunday by prior appointment only
Call either clinic during consulting hours, or send a WhatsApp message any time.
