
A Lump Below Knee Cap Doesn't Seem To Go. Why?

Thank you for the query.
I would like to know few more things which would help me in suggesting you better:
1.) Do you have difficulty moving your knee joint?
2.) Does it feel warm to touch?
3.) Is it tender?
4.) Do you have fever?
Your History suggests that you may be suffering from Pre-Patellar Bursitis which is the inflammation of the bursa that occurs after a direct blow over it as seen after a fall.
A bursa is a small fluid filled, pad like sac that reduces friction and cushions the pressure points between your bones and the tendons and muscles near your joints.
The Bursitis in your case has to be confirmed. Kindly get yourself examined by a Orthopedician so that he may examine you and run few tests like,
1.) Blood work.
2.) Knee X XXXXXXX
3.) Magnetic Resonant Imaging (MRI) Scan (If necessary).
Once confirmed, you may be treated accordingly with aspiration of the fluid and sending it for laboratory analysis. You will be prescribed antibiotics, corticosteroid injections, Aspiration and Physical Therapy. If it doesn't respond to conservative treatment, it will be removed surgically.
Follow these lifestyle modifications:
1.) Rest your knee and avoid aggressive knee movements.
2.) Use of a compressive wrap can help to reduce swelling.
3.) Elevate your knee by propping up your legs on pillows or leg end elevation of your bed.
Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Good Luck.
Take Care.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Tauseef.


Thank you for writing back to me with the additional information. It was indeed of help.
I still feel it may be Pre-patellar bursitis.
Yes, you may visit an Orthopedician on an ambulatory (Outpatient) basis as it doesn't need a emergency care. Since you said you don't have medical insurance, visiting a doctor on an Emergency Room would be costlier.
Good Luck.
Take Care.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Tauseef.

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