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What Cause Hard Lumps On The Knee?
I fell on the sidewalk over a week ago. There was a lump under my knee. Now it is hard and feels like a bone protruding ( which if course I know it is not). It is fine to walk, but very tender to touch or put pressure on. Should I get medical attention or will this go away on its own? I am 50 if that makes any difference
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
Thanks for consulting me at HCM. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns according to latest medical practice guidelines.
It is better to get it checked at least once. But this doesn't seem to be much serious issue. It seems to be a soft tissue injury and hematoma (collection of blood in the area) along with local inflammation is causing the issue. Inflammation of tendons of muscles also cause such type of pain and inflammation.
You should apply Bengay Ultra Stretch Ointment on the area and massage it gently. Apply heat pad after that.
Apply ThermaCare HeatWraps while on your daily tasks for soothing effects and relief from symptoms.
If you feel pain Tylenol will help.
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DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
It is better to get it checked at least once. But this doesn't seem to be much serious issue. It seems to be a soft tissue injury and hematoma (collection of blood in the area) along with local inflammation is causing the issue. Inflammation of tendons of muscles also cause such type of pain and inflammation.
You should apply Bengay Ultra Stretch Ointment on the area and massage it gently. Apply heat pad after that.
Apply ThermaCare HeatWraps while on your daily tasks for soothing effects and relief from symptoms.
If you feel pain Tylenol will help.
Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on 'I Find This Answer Helpful' and don't forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too.
For any disease you have, a timely follow-up regarding treatment efficacy and to see if there is any need to change the treatment options is very necessary. So keep a follow up to see how you doing. Remember to write down my name in the start of your question next time, & I will be with you right away. I am available 24/7 for providing you expert medical opinion on any health issue. Have a blessed time ahead.
Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
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