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Weeping Sinew.At first such a tumor causes no other annoyance than results from mechanical interference with the use of the fingers and of the hand ; but sooner or later it usually causes a dull, heavy pain, and renders the hand much less useful than it formerly was. In some instances these tumors attain an extraordinary size, projecting down into the palm of the hand, or upward onto the forearm. Treatment.- These swellings should not be tampered with unnecessarily, since if improperly treated they may occasion the patient much suffering, and even imperil his life. So long as they occasion no especial annoyance or pain, they may be let alone. Afterward it may become necessary to take some measures for relief. It will be well to begin by rubbing the skin over the tumor with pure alcohol several times a day. This has been known to cause their disappearance. If there be no sign of improvement under this treatment, the sac may be ruptured by a blow. This will be best accomplished by laying the patient's hand upon a pillow and then striking the tumor sharply with the side of a heavy book. The result is a disappearance of the tumor for the time being, since the liquid is forced out of it into the surrounding tissue. A bandage may be now applied around the arm over a piece of folded lint, which is placed upon the location of the tumor. In most cases it will be found that the swelling returns again after some weeks or months. In this case it will be well to refer the matter to a surgeon, since a delicate operation will probably be necessary. But first, if you want to come back to this web site again, just add it to your bookmarks or favorites now! Then you'll find it easy! Also, please consider sharing our helpful website with your online friends.
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