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By Mayo Clinic staffTo relieve discomfort around the ganglion cyst area, avoid repetitive motion with the affected hand or foot and refrain from activities that seem to worsen the pain.
An old home remedy for a ganglion cyst consisted of "thumping" the cyst with a heavy object. This isn't a good solution because it causes unnecessary pain and the force of the blow can damage surrounding structures in your hand or foot. Also, don't try to "pop" the cyst by puncturing it with a needle or sharp object. This is unlikely to be effective and can lead to infection.
