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Question: Hi I have a lump under my knee right near my bone its painless, roughly the size about a 20 cent coin, my leg dose look swollen and is heavier to lift than my left leg I have had pain in my thighs at night when I lay on them trying to sleep especially my right leg which is where the lump is. I found this lump about 3 months ago whn I had some pain in my leg around where the lump in especially when I bent my leg at night when trying to sleep but the pain went so I did nothing about it,Now the pain in my thihgs have started should I see a doctor about it?
Brief Answer:
Could be a bony cartilaginous outgrowth
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Since how long has the lump been there?
Is this lump growing in size?
Does your knee move outwards or inwards when you walk?
It is possible it could be a bony cartilaginous outgrowth which is usually seen in teenage tears but could persist into adulthood and cause pain and other mechanical difficulties.
It is advisable to get an Xray of the knee to confirm the same.
Apply hot packs to the painful regions. Avoid excessive flexing of the knee. You can take Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day for 5 days after meals and Tablet Ranitidine 150mg twice a day, half an hour before meals for 5 days.
Kindly answer my queries for me to be in a better position to help you.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Could be a bony cartilaginous outgrowth
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Since how long has the lump been there?
Is this lump growing in size?
Does your knee move outwards or inwards when you walk?
It is possible it could be a bony cartilaginous outgrowth which is usually seen in teenage tears but could persist into adulthood and cause pain and other mechanical difficulties.
It is advisable to get an Xray of the knee to confirm the same.
Apply hot packs to the painful regions. Avoid excessive flexing of the knee. You can take Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day for 5 days after meals and Tablet Ranitidine 150mg twice a day, half an hour before meals for 5 days.
Kindly answer my queries for me to be in a better position to help you.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
i noticed it 3 months ago. i dont think its grown i havnt taken much notice of it till now. no it dosnt
Brief Answer:
Needs further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the reply.
It may be a bony growth which needs to be evaluated. Kindly get an Xray done and upload it for my review if possible.
Thanks and regards.
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Needs further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the reply.
It may be a bony growth which needs to be evaluated. Kindly get an Xray done and upload it for my review if possible.
Thanks and regards.
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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