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What Causes A Lump Behind The Knee And Pain In Thigh Muscle?
I went to the hospital two years ago for back pain, an enlarged spleen ,hyperthyroidism and enlarged lymph nodes were discovered, was treated for hyperthyroidism an the cause for enlarged spleen and lymph nodes was never investigated. I have a hard lump that has been growing since in the last two years behind the knee and is painless however I only discovered it got bigger yesterday when I went to sleep on my left side of the body and had a horrendous pain in my thigh muscle and over the last two years I have had a feeling like I am dragging a heavy steel ball in that leg. should I be concerned? I am 36, non smoker , height 154 cm, weight 62 Kg.
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Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to a Bakers cyst.
This is a ganglion cyst. It is a fluid-filled lump below the surface of the skin. Ganglion cysts appear most often on the joints and tendons of the wrist. They usually do not cause any symptoms and often disappear on their own.
In case of pain you can take painkillers and get evaluated by an orthopedist.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to a Bakers cyst.
This is a ganglion cyst. It is a fluid-filled lump below the surface of the skin. Ganglion cysts appear most often on the joints and tendons of the wrist. They usually do not cause any symptoms and often disappear on their own.
In case of pain you can take painkillers and get evaluated by an orthopedist.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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