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What Causes Lump That Swells After Exercise On Knee?
I have a lump that swells on the outer side of my knee after excercising . I have played very strenuous basketball for several days a week for the last 5 years. Did this contribute to the lump? Hopefully you can diagnose my problem through my description. Thanks
Fri, 27 Jun 2014
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Thank you for the query.
This lump is most likely a Beckers cyst. This is a kind of lump filled with clear fluid. It has a connection with knee joint. Exercises can make it larger and more painful. The cyst is not something you should be worried, however as it causes pain, should be removed.
Please consult orthopedist, have an ultrasound of this area and consider surgery.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
Thank you for the query.
This lump is most likely a Beckers cyst. This is a kind of lump filled with clear fluid. It has a connection with knee joint. Exercises can make it larger and more painful. The cyst is not something you should be worried, however as it causes pain, should be removed.
Please consult orthopedist, have an ultrasound of this area and consider surgery.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
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