Ganglion Cyst
Q. Can I pop a ganglion cyst?
A.
No, this is not recommended — high recurrence and infection risk.
📝 Detailed Answer
Don't pop ganglion: ① 'Bible therapy' (hitting with book) old method but not recommended, ② high recurrence rate (60–80%), ③ infection risk, ④ may damage surrounding tissues, ⑤ proper treatment: aspiration by doctor or Korean medicine pharmacopuncture.
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