Hygroma is a benign cyst,which is formed in the tissues of the human body and is an accumulation of serous fluid with the addition of mucus. Mostly it appears on the back of the wrist or the outer part of the foot. Most often it is an occupational disease, for example, with musicians, knitters, etc.
The occurrence of hygroma is due to injuriesbruises, overloads or prolonged physical impact on any area. In some cases, this disease occurs due to the physiological weakness of the tissues. It manifests itself when pressed, causing aching pain and tension. At the same time, a mobile tumor is formed, which has a rounded shape, the size of which can vary from 5 mm to 5 cm. Sometimes purulent inflammatory processes are possible. The single-chamber and multi-chamber hygroma is different. The second can spread to other tissues in neighboring areas.
Fluid is usually taken to clarify the diagnosis.by puncture. Sometimes this technique is enough for the hygroma to disappear. Treatment of this disease, however, most often requires surgery. The most painful and unacceptable way to get rid of the hygroma is crushing. When this happens, pushing fluid into the cavity of the joints occurs and it is poured over the tissues as a result of rupture of the tumor sheath. Because of this, an inflammatory process can occur, and at best, a relapse will occur when the shell heals and becomes full of fluid again. One of the most common manifestations of the disease is the hygroma of the hand. The treatment of this type of puncture is not always effective because of the frequent occurrence of relapses, since the membrane is again filled with painful fluid over time. Also, treatment with ultraviolet irradiation and paraffin applications does not always end successfully.
In order to avoid relapses mostThe best treatment is surgery. The removal operation should be performed under local anesthesia for 20-30 minutes. After surgery, the stitches can be removed no earlier than a week. Also common is hygroma of the wrist. Her treatment is a difficult process, and in some difficult cases the operation is performed under general anesthesia.
With a diagnosis of hygroma, laser treatment is the most painless and effective. When using this method, there are practically no traces after the operation.
Folk remedies can also help withhygroma disease. Treatment is often performed with various compresses. The most commonly used alcohol compress or compress made of broth of lilac. You can also apply bitter wormwood to the tumor, which you need to crush and add 70% alcohol solution to it. Used to treat and cabbage leaf, which must be smeared with honey and applied to the tumor. It is recommended for one month to use cabbage juice in the morning and evening. All compresses are wrapped with a warm scarf or scarf.
При гигроме в локтевом суставе следует пропарить hand in hot water for half an hour, then smear the sore spot with honey and apply parchment paper on it. After that, you need to wrap this place with a warm scarf. This procedure should be performed daily until full recovery occurs.
There is another popular method with suchdisease as a hygroma, treatment involves the use of ficus. To do this, cut 6 sheets of this plant, pour purified kerosene (half a liter) and leave in a dark place for 10 days. Then this tincture needs to be filtered. A gauze dressing moistened with sunflower oil is applied to the tumor. Linen napkin is applied on it, which is impregnated with pre-tincture of ficus sheets. This compress is applied for 20 minutes 3-4 times a day.
