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Can A Ruptured Baker's Cyst Cause Painful Swelling In The Leg?
Question: my son busted his bakers cyst when he fell in the shower. what should he do? YYYY@YYYY it is swollen and painful from his knee to his ankle.
Brief Answer:
Keep the leg elevated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A burst baker's cyst can cause pain and swelling due to inflammation. It is best to keep the leg elevated on two pillows and let the swelling subside. Do avoid any weight bearing and take a mild anti inflammatory pain killer to help it subside.
Do consult an orthpedician for examination and stronger prescription medicines.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Keep the leg elevated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A burst baker's cyst can cause pain and swelling due to inflammation. It is best to keep the leg elevated on two pillows and let the swelling subside. Do avoid any weight bearing and take a mild anti inflammatory pain killer to help it subside.
Do consult an orthpedician for examination and stronger prescription medicines.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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