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Suggest Treatment For Baker S Cyst
what are the treatment for bakers cyst.. both natural and conventional. I ve had my left knee with bakers cyst since 1/02/15 and the doctors prescribe rest and painkillers. The swelling behind my knee is still there and is still painful especially when walking. I m male and 70 years.
Mon, 23 Mar 2015
Many times, no treatment is required and a Baker's cyst will disappear on its own.
If the cyst is very large and causes a pain then
Medication. Like corticosteroid
This may relieve pain, but doesn't prevent recurrence of cyst.
Fluid drainage. drain the fluid from the knee joint using a needle. This is called needle aspiration,
Physical therapy. Icing, a compression wrap and crutches may help reduce pain and swelling.
If the cyst is very large and causes a pain then
Medication. Like corticosteroid
This may relieve pain, but doesn't prevent recurrence of cyst.
Fluid drainage. drain the fluid from the knee joint using a needle. This is called needle aspiration,
Physical therapy. Icing, a compression wrap and crutches may help reduce pain and swelling.
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