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What Causes A Knee Cap Lump?

I have had a pea sized lump at the side of my knee cap for about a month now. It doesn t hurt very much but is a little tender to touch. I also find that I have recently started to have slightly achy knees when walking with a heavy pack on. I m a 27 year old male, 64kilos, 5ft 8, vegetarian and a very active rock climber.
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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I welcome you to healthcare magic for your health concerns
I am Dr Fahim and I will be looking into your problem

     I have gone through your question and understood you concern. It appears to be bursitis. Bursa is fluid filled sac that act as a cushion between bone, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Repetitive attrition like rock climbing results in its inflammation. It is treated with NSAIDS like tab paracetamol 500mg 8hourly, local ointment like peroxicam gel and injection of steroid in the bursa to give immediate relief from the inflammation. If it does not respond to the above treatment then surgical excision may be considered by an orthopedic surgeon.

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What Causes A Knee Cap Lump?

I welcome you to healthcare magic for your health concerns I am Dr Fahim and I will be looking into your problem I have gone through your question and understood you concern. It appears to be bursitis. Bursa is fluid filled sac that act as a cushion between bone, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Repetitive attrition like rock climbing results in its inflammation. It is treated with NSAIDS like tab paracetamol 500mg 8hourly, local ointment like peroxicam gel and injection of steroid in the bursa to give immediate relief from the inflammation. If it does not respond to the above treatment then surgical excision may be considered by an orthopedic surgeon. I hope my answer will help. Do rate if you like it. Regards