Squeezing it is risky, because the hand has many tendons and small spaces where an infection can spread quickly.
A doctor can clean the area, numb it and drain the abscess safely, then cover it with a sterile dressing and sometimes prescribe antibiotics.
Ganglion cysts are treated differently: they may be watched, drained with a needle or removed in a short procedure if they cause pain.
Keeping the hand clean, resting it and watching for spreading redness or fever are the most important steps while it heals.
Handle your health with care, especially your hands. The videos below show wrist cysts and abscesses being treated by professionals.
