Dr-- 1. On My Right Leg, Close To The Knee

Posted on Thu, 13 Sep 2018

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Question : Dr--

1. on my right leg, close to the knee joint, on the left side of the knee joint, when I press into the skin/muscle, I can feel a bump/swelling & some pain when i press into that area

2. it doesn't interfere with walking but there is some soreness there

3. do you have any suggestions about what this can be?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Bursitis probably

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns...

This is probably due to bursitis which is inflammation of the bursa (a sac filled with fluid ) within the joint... Bursitis can occur due to injury or trauma or can also occur due to increased Uric acid level or rheumatoid arthritis (if accompanied by swelling of other joints)...

This is why I would recommend that you get a blood test for Uric acid level and that you apply warm compresses twice to three times daily...

Also, an anti-inflammatory medication as Diclofenac twice daily can help resolve the inflammation...

I hope you find this helpful..Feel free to ask further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (5 hours later)

Dr -

1. I just noticed that there seems to be some redness bruising & swelling to that area

2. I have attached some photos

3. Does that change your opinion?

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, hello again ..
I've checked the attachments...
as per the picture you sent, this doesn't seem to be bursitis as this is much further from the joint cavity than you have described earlier..

This is most probably a hematoma that should resolve gradually within 1-2 week. To fasten the recovery then you should apply warm compresses and apply reparil gel..

If the overlying skin is hot to touch then this indicates an infected hematoma which might require an antibiotic...

I hope you find this helpful..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee