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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Lump On The Knee

Hello i am Manny. I have a lump below my knee cap it dosent hurt i have had it for a number of years now. I worked in construction and have been standing on my knees to get in low places. I feel like its just layers of skin. It is not attached to the top layer it feels like.
Fri, 4 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic lump on the knee . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like baker's cyst , DVT , hamsting injury , achilles tendonitis or knee sprain. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor order CT scan, MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory , methotrexate , recommend physical therapy . Doctor may recommend surgical removal of cyst and correction or other condition . For now apply warm compresses on lump , keep your leg elevated while sleeping and do not massage the lump .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Lump On The Knee

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic lump on the knee . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like baker s cyst , DVT , hamsting injury , achilles tendonitis or knee sprain. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor order CT scan, MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory , methotrexate , recommend physical therapy . Doctor may recommend surgical removal of cyst and correction or other condition . For now apply warm compresses on lump , keep your leg elevated while sleeping and do not massage the lump . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari