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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lump Inside Ankle

I have a lump that has been on the inside of my ankle for about 10 months now, that is now grown larger in mass and its painful. I went to the ER and since I had no insurance they turned me away without looking at it and the doctor made it worse by mashing on it.
Sat, 21 Jun 2014
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Hello!

Thank you for the query.

This lump is a Backers cyst. It is connected with knee joint and filled with joint fluid. It is not a life threatening condition, however it gives pain especially with physical activity.
The best you can do is an ultrasound of it, orthopedist consult and surgery to remove it.

Hope this will help.
Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lump Inside Ankle

Hello! Thank you for the query. This lump is a Backers cyst. It is connected with knee joint and filled with joint fluid. It is not a life threatening condition, however it gives pain especially with physical activity. The best you can do is an ultrasound of it, orthopedist consult and surgery to remove it. Hope this will help. Regards.