Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes A Painful Lump Behind The Knee?
Posted on
Wed, 27 May 2015
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 27 May 2015
Answered on
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
Last reviewed on
Question : what are Bakers Cysts? I have a knot behind my right knee. Size of a pencil eraser. Has grown somewhat and now I am having pain in that area when climbing stairs and bending on that knee. What am I dealing with?
Brief Answer:
This can be Bekers cyst indeed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Bakers cyst is a kind of lump caused by a herniation between the knee joint and the tissues located behind the knee. Due to such herniation (or simply connection), joint fluid appears in the tissues. This gives kind of soft lump, usually located behind the knee. The lump usually slowly get larger. It can give pain especially when walking.
You knot can be a Bekers cyst indeed. Your symptoms indicate that.
To confirm this diagnosis, ultrasound should be done. Surgical removal of the cyst is the best treatment.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
This can be Bekers cyst indeed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
Bakers cyst is a kind of lump caused by a herniation between the knee joint and the tissues located behind the knee. Due to such herniation (or simply connection), joint fluid appears in the tissues. This gives kind of soft lump, usually located behind the knee. The lump usually slowly get larger. It can give pain especially when walking.
You knot can be a Bekers cyst indeed. Your symptoms indicate that.
To confirm this diagnosis, ultrasound should be done. Surgical removal of the cyst is the best treatment.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
