How Can A Painful Lump Behind The Knee Be Treated?

Posted on Wed, 6 Sep 2017

Question: I have a lump behind my knee. It happened very suddenly and it hurts when I walk. I am concerned
it could be a blood clot.

Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you are correct...

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HealthcareMagic.
Thank you for posting your query here...

I read your question completely and understood your concern,

1. Please answer this question
A. Was there any trauma?

B. Are you on any medications for any reason?

2. Most of the times, you are correct, it could be a blood clot (called, Hematoma).

3. Sometimes it could be even a tumor or any vague swelling...

4. We can get an Ultrasound scan, it will tell us the nature of that lump.

Hope this helps you...

Please answer the questions, I'll get back to you with further details.
Take care

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (30 minutes later)

a. No trauma
b. Methamazole (hyperactive thyroid) & attenlol (high blood pressure)

Can I wait til Monday to see the Doctor? I hate waiting in Emergency Room.

Answered by Dr. Dr Manjunath Metri (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Better to get an Ultrasound Scan

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome back..
Thanks for answering the question asked..

Please note..
1. No need to wait in Emergency
2. Get a scan done first.
3. We can know what exactly it is,and go ahead with treatment

Hope this helps..
In case you need further assistance, please contact me back..
Or, you can close the question and rate.
Take care..

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D