what are the causes of ganglion cysts and how can you avoid them?
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what are the causes of ganglion cysts and how can you avoid them?
A ganglion cyst starts when the fluid leaks out of a joint or tendon tunnel and forms a swelling beneath the skin. The cause of the leak is generally unknown, but may be due to trauma or underlying arthritis.
Ganglion cysts can develop in anyone, but they most commonly occur in women between the ages of 20 and 40. Osteoarthritis. People who have wear-and-tear arthritis in the finger joints closest to their fingernails are at higher risk of developing ganglion cysts near those joints. Joint or tendon injury.