1. Ganglion Cyst Discovery
An odd lump appeared on my foot.
This is the third time I've squeezed it, and since it keeps coming back, I'm recording how often I need to squeeze it to make it go away.
After searching online, it seems to be called a ganglion cyst.
Piercing it with a medical needle from the pharmacy hurts a bit at first, but there's an area where you don't feel pain after going a bit deeper.
You can squeeze the ganglion cyst when you reach that point.
Warning: Mildly GraphicPressing firmly on both sides of the ganglion cyst on my toe releases a jelly-like transparent substance from inside.
This substance is called synovial fluid. Ganglion cysts are the most common tumors that occur on the body and typically appear on hands or feet.
They are benign tumors and usually don't cause major issues unless they interfere with daily life.
According to someone on the internet, there is a person who successfully burst a ganglion cyst.
A modern-day warrior...
In short, they wrote that after continuously bursting their ganglion cyst for almost seven years, it disappeared.
I worry if I should start bursting mine with a book too.
2. 2023.08.17. Entry
I decided to try bursting the ganglion cyst.
I waited for a few weeks until the ganglion cyst on my foot filled up and thought it was the right time.
I put my foot on the armrest of Naeun's chair, pressed a very thick book down firmly, and hit it with force.
Repeated this for several days, but the ganglion cyst was so tough that it showed no signs of bursting.
So eventually, I had to use a needle again. I'll wait until next time.
3. 2023.09.04. Entry
Since the previous entry, I tried to squeeze the ganglion cyst twice more.
However, the cyst seems to be getting bigger...
Yesterday, even though I pierced it with a needle, only blood came out, no synovial fluid.
I'm starting to think that going to the hospital might be the only answer.
I decided to wait a bit until it swells more.
4. 2023.09.10.
The ganglion cyst has now swollen considerably.
I can feel a pulling sensation when walking, and it stings, so I thought it was time to burst it.
I carefully positioned it on the floor and pressed down with a book, but instead of bursting the cyst, I got a bruise.
It seemed like there was internal bleeding. I decided to squeeze it.
I gently inserted a sterilized medical needle and squeezed it while applying pressure to my toe. Blood also came out, which was a bit unsettling.
Even after squeezing it thoroughly, the ganglion cyst hadn't receded much.
It's nearly impossible to burst it, and it feels like it's getting bigger over time.
According to my search, if the ganglion cyst continues to grow like this, it has to be removed at the hospital.
5. 2023.11.08. Entry
After quitting alcohol for about a month around Chuseok (2023.10.01.), I burst the ganglion cyst one more time.
By poking gently, the accumulated blood inside came out, and since then, the cyst hasn't swollen.
Even after more than a month (current date: 2023.11.08.), it remains fine.
If you keep bursting the ganglion cyst repeatedly, it seems to stop filling up after a while.
If hitting it doesn't burst the cyst, use a medical needle to burst it repeatedly.
I hope this will mark the end of my five-month journey living with the ganglion cyst.
6. 2024.05.08. Entry
I've decided to finally have surgery on my toe. The process of pressing down and squeezing out synovial fluid became unbearable after several repeats.
Due to this discomfort, I've finally opted for surgery.
Brothers...
I'm going ahead first.
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