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How To Treat The Lump In My Knee?
i have a lump on onside of left knee. i had an mri it said i have a mass an fluid out side of the knee dr. said i need a new knee. knee dose not hurt i take no medicine for pain i have no pain at all. Dr. said i cant operate on a knee that dosen t hurt, i agree. the lump is the size of tennis ball. after a night of sleep it seams like the fluid goes back into the knee. thn the ball is about the size of a golf ball. after up an about it gets back to the siz of a tennis ball
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Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to a Bakers cyst or a popliteal cyst. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation. I also suggest to elevate the knee and use cold compresses for local application.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to a Bakers cyst or a popliteal cyst. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation. I also suggest to elevate the knee and use cold compresses for local application.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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