In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If your ganglion is very painful or is interfering with the natural movement of your wrist, you may need to seek expert treatment to resolve the issue. A medical professional will be able to aspirate, or drain, the cyst, getting rid of the bump under your skin and stopping the cyst from rubbing painfully against nerve tissue. Your doctor may check the cyst by shining a light through the growth – if the light shines through, then your doctor knows it is fluid-filled and is a ganglion cyst. Though it’s not a complex procedure, you should know what’s going to happen to you when you arrive for your aspiration. This will help you stay calm and relaxed during the appointment.  The doctor will apply a topical anesthetic to numb the area around the ganglion. He or she might inject the cyst with an enzyme that makes the jelly-like liquid easier to remove. The doctor will poke a needle into the cyst, then draw the liquid out from it. The liquid is biological waste that the staff will dispose of lawfully and safely. Aspiration alone is usually not a permanent treatment; in one study, 59% of cysts treated with aspiration alone came back within three months. However, administering steroids to the site of the drained cyst has proven far more successful, with 95% of cysts still cleared 6 months after treatment. Ganglions have a very high rate of recurrence, so you may find that home treatment and even aspiration is not a lasting solution to your problem. If you have a persistent ganglion that keeps coming back, ask your doctor about the possibility of having the cyst removed surgically.  This is typically an outpatient procedure, in which the doctor administers anesthesia through an IV. Rather than simply draining the liquid from the cyst, they will remove the entire cyst, as well as the stalk that attaches it to the tendon or joint. Through complete removal, you reduce the chances of another cyst growing back. As with any surgery, there is a chance of something going wrong during the procedure. In rare cases, surgery might damage the nerve tissue, blood vessels, or tendons in the area around the cyst. You may also suffer from an infection or excessive bleeding. The area surrounding the cyst site will be sore and possibly painful during the healing process. Ask the doctor to prescribe a painkiller, like Vicodin, to help you manage the pain until it fades. Rest the affected limb as much as possible for at least a few days. For example, if the cyst was on your wrist, avoid activities like typing and cooking for a while. Ask your doctor for a recovery plan that includes:  An estimate of how long it will take to recover. What specific activities to avoid during the recovery process. What symptoms to look for that might indicate problems with the procedure.
Summary: Have a doctor drain the cyst. Be prepared for aspiration. Ask if the doctor recommends a steroid injection. Discuss surgical options with your doctor. Know the risks of surgical removal. Take care of yourself after the surgery.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Poms have a double coat that needs frequent brushing and combing. The undercoat is soft and dense, and the top coat is long and coarse to the touch. To prevent your Pom's coat from getting mattes or tangles, you should brush and comb it on a daily basis.  If daily grooming is not practical for you, tend to his coat at least twice a week.  You will need a bristle brush and metal comb, both of which are available at your local pet store. Try to find a brush with curved bristles.  To brush his coat, part the hair with your hands and brush downward from the part ('line brushing'). Be gentle to avoid damaging his skin.  After brushing, use the comb to gently comb out any mattes and tangles.  Make sure to brush and comb all the way down to his skin. Proper technique will keep his skin and coat healthy by evenly distributing natural oils. your Pom. You do not need to bathe your Pom very often—once a month is often sufficient. Bathe him with a dog-specific shampoo for sensitive skin, such as oatmeal shampoo. Make sure the shampoo is free of artificial fragrances or colors.  Quality shampoo ingredients to look for include vitamin E and aloe vera, which are good moisturizers.  Do not use human shampoo, since its acidic pH can irritate your Pom's skin.  After you rinse out the shampoo, spritz a leave-in conditioner throughout his coat to keep it healthy.  Briefly blot his coat dry with a towel, then dry him off completely with a hairdryer set at the lowest setting. Not all dogs like hairdryers, though, so your Pom may prefer being dried off with towels. To give his coat even more sheen and shine, brush his coat with the slicker brush after you've dried him off. In addition to bathing your Pom and brushing/combing his coat, you will also need to trim his nails, clean his eyes and ears, and brush his teeth. Trim his nails once every one to two weeks to keep them from growing too long. Plan to clean his eyes and ears on a daily basis.  Guillotine nail clippers are easier to use than scissor-type clippers. Purchase clippers at your local pet store. Trim his nails down to about two millimeters above the quick (the vein running up the middle of each nail). Cutting the quick causes the nail to bleed, and can be painful for your Pom.  If you are not comfortable trimming your dog's nails, ask your veterinarian or groomer to perform this task. You will need specific cleaning solutions to clean your dog's eyes and ears. Your veterinarian can recommend which cleaning solutions to use and give you instructions on how to use them. Ideally, you should brush your Pom's teeth once a day. If this is not practical for you, aim to brush his teeth at least once a week.  Choose a dog-specific toothbrush and toothpaste, both of which are available at your local pet store. It is best to start brushing your Pom's teeth when he is young so he can get used to the activity. ' Your Pom's double coat can take a lot of time to groom and maintain. For this reason, some Pom owners will decide to give their Pom a short haircut. This may seem convenient at first, but giving your Pom a lion cut has some disadvantages. For example, it takes away some of your Pom's natural protection against the elements (e.g., rain, cold).  In addition, once a Pom's coat is cut short, there is no guarantee it will grow back with the same shape or thickness as before.  Rather than cut your Pom's coat short, you may have to invest in getting his coat professionally groomed if you are unable to do it yourself.
Summary:
Brush and comb your Pom's coat frequently. Bathe Perform other grooming activities. Do not give your Pom a 'lion cut.