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The average size of these cysts is 2 centimetres (0.79 in), but excised cysts of more than 5 centimetres (2.0 in) have been reported. [6] The size of the cyst may vary over time. Between 50 and 70% of all masses on the hand and wrist are ganglion cysts. [7] [8]
[2] Treatment depends on the underlying cause. [2] If the underlying mechanism involves sodium retention, decreased salt intake and a diuretic may be used. [2] Elevating the legs and support stockings may be useful for edema of the legs. [3] Older people are more commonly affected. [3] The word is from the Ancient Greek οἴδημα oídēma ...
[3] [4] A similar disease is Dupuytren's disease, which affects the hand and causes bent hand or fingers. As in most forms of fibromatosis, it is usually benign and its onset varies with each patient. [5] The nodules are typically slow growing [2] [5] and most often found in the central and medial portions of the plantar fascia. [2]
NHS 24 also acts as the first point of contact for primary care advice in the out-of-hours period. The 2004 Scottish GP contract contained a right for GPs to opt-out of out-of-hours working. [17] By 2006, 80% of Scottish GP practices had exercised this right. From Autumn 2004 patients calling NHS 24 began to experience delays. [18]
The NHS commissions most emergency medical services through the 14 NHS organisations with ambulance responsibility across the UK (11 in England, one each in the other three countries). As with other emergency services, the public normally access emergency medical services through one of the valid emergency telephone numbers (either 999 or 112). [2]
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Lipomas have a prevalence of roughly 2 out of every 100 people. [2] Lipomas typically occur in adults between 40 and 60 years of age. [1] Males are more often affected than females. [1] They are the most common noncancerous soft-tissue tumor. [5] The first use of the term "lipoma" to describe these tumors was in 1709. [6]