Article: They are most common in women between 20 and 40 years old, in people with osteoarthritis in the finger joints, or a history of joint or tendon injuries. You might have a ganglion cyst if you have: A lump on the tendons of your wrist or hands. These cysts may also form in the joints of the wrist, hands, feet, ankles or elsewhere. A lump that is round or oval shaped. Most are smaller than an inch across. The size may change overtime, with it getting bigger when you use the nearby joint. Pain. Even a cyst that is too small to see may cause discomfort, numbness, weakness, or a pins-and-needles sensation if it presses on a nerve. The doctor will likely do several things to confirm that it is a ganglion cyst. There are different types of cysts that have different types of treatment and emphasis need correct diagnosis. Other skin types cysts are sebaceous cysts, lipomas, infectious abscesses, enlarged lymph nodes, tumors, etc. The doctor may: Press on the cyst to see if it is sore. Shine a light through the cyst to see if it is solid or fluid-filled. Aspirate fluid out of the cyst using a needle and syringe. If it is a ganglion cyst, the fluid will be clear. Imaging tests can detect small cysts that are not visible from outside the body and rule out other diagnoses like arthritis or cancer. The doctor may suggest: An x-ray. This test does not hurt, but it is important that you tell your doctor if you are pregnant or think you could be pregnant. An ultrasound. This test is painless and involves using sound waves to form an image of the inside of your body. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This test uses magnets and radio waves to create three dimensional images of the cyst. You will lie on a table that moves into the MRI tube. It is loud, but it does not hurt. Tell your doctor ahead of time if you have claustrophobia.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Identify a ganglion cyst. Have a doctor check the cyst. Get imaging tests if your doctor recommends it.
Article: When you're calling a girl, you don't necessarily want to set up a specific time that you'll call. But you should choose a good time when you have some time to devote to talking. Then, you won't feel rushed in the conversation. She'll wonder why you called her when you only have a few minutes to talk. If she can't talk when you call, ask when it will be a good time to call back. She might be at work or at an appointment. Let her choose a time for you to call her, and then be sure to call her at that time. Make sure you're in a good spot when you call her. Don't call when you're on the bus or walking through a really crowded area. It can be hard to hear her or your voice might go in and out. Even worse, your call might drop and you'll lose the connection. Don't start off the conversation with a frog in your throat that will make your voice sound weird. Clear your throat or give a little cough to make sure your voice sounds clear. If you have a really bad cold and your nose is plugged up, it will be harder for her to understand you over the phone. You can still call to say hi, but keep the conversation short. Cut your conversation short by telling her you're going to get some rest so you can be well for when you get together in person. The sound of someone eating can be really off-putting, and if you are chomping on a burger or slurping down a milkshake, the phone might amplify that noise. It will also be harder to understand you if you're chewing in the middle of a sentence. Some dating advice recommends that you should wait 3 days after getting a phone number before you call a girl. This is terrible advice. Show her that you're interested by calling when you want to call. This might even be the day after you met her. If you wait too long, she'll just be annoyed and think you don't consider her to be very important.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Choose a good time to talk. Choose a good location. Clear your throat. Don't eat while talking. Don't wait 3 days to call.
Article: Parenting or working with children isn't always easy. Sometimes you may feel like you're overwhelmed and frustrated. One important way to avoid being stressed over children is to take care of your own emotional needs. Do you feel loved and appreciated, or hurt, neglected, and disrespected? If you're feeling unhappy with yourself and your needs, then you may have a harder time providing guidance to your children. Understand how your current work, family, and emotional situation is impacting your health and well-being. Think about if you have felt this way for a long time, or just more recently. By being in touch with yourself, you're less likely to "gaslight" your children. Avoid parental or caregiver burnout. Connect with friends, family, babysitters, or other community supports when you need some time to yourself. When you have time to yourself, use it to relax rather than just to deal with other problems. Set aside time to exercise, relax, spend time with friends, or whatever helps you feel refreshed. Consider having regular dates with your partner or spouse, away from your children. Block off four hours of time each week to get away from the responsibilities of being a parent. Keep these times consistent each week so that you're less apt to change your plans frequently. This is especially important for single parents, who have a lot of different tasks to handle. You don't have to face your struggles alone. Reach out to professionals at school and through counseling centers. They may have resources and strategies that make it easier for you. Consider meeting with your child's school counselor about resources to help with parenting. Talk openly about any concerns that you may have regarding your child and what stressors you're facing. Identify counselors that focus on families and children. There may be low-cost therapy options in your area to help you and your child communicate more effectively with each other. Many counseling centers take insurance or offer sliding scale fees. You'll mess up sometimes, and that's totally normal and acceptable. Just remember that you are doing the best you can and every parent makes mistakes sometimes. One tiny parenting mistake isn't going to throw your child into emotional turmoil for the rest of their lives. The important thing is that you identify the mistakes you make and that you do what you can to fix them. Keep learning from your mistakes, acknowledging your imperfections, and being the best you can be.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Be self-aware of your unmet needs. Seek help from friends, family, and your community. Find professional support if you're struggling. Focus on the good parts of your relationship with the child.