46 year old and have a lump on the palm, at the base of the 4th finger. It is painful when touched. What is it
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Not sure for certain but it could be a cist which could be lanced please see doc asp
It could be many things, but most likely nothing to worry about. But you definitely must have it checked.
Could be a ganglion cyst. No big problem. See your doctor.
Sounds like a ganglion cyst.
I have one and a friend told me that her mother used to whack them with a bible (I kid you not!)
If you DID wallop it hard enough it would probably burst - but then it is more than likely to come back again.
I have had one for 15 years at the base of my middle finger - gives me something to fiddle with when waiting in queues ;-p
Not enough there to make a safe diagnosis. It might possibly be Duputren's contracture, go see your GP to get a diagnosis. (if this is correct let me know when you choose your answer as it is a bit of a stab with so little info)
It could be a nodule associated with arthritis. Try rubbing permaton jel in and every so often exercise the hand eg stretches.
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