Can I drain a ganglion cyst myself?
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Don't try to pop the cyst yourself by puncturing it with a needle or cutting into it with a sharp tool. Not only is this unlikely to be effective, but can lead to infection or a risk of recurrence. ... An old folk remedy for a ganglion cyst included thumping the cyst with a heavy object such as a book.