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Suggest Remedies For A Non-painful Lump At The Base Of Right Knee Cap

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Posted on Fri, 7 Oct 2016
Question: I have a non- painful lump/bulge just at the base of my right knee cap?
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Bursitis

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

You have noticed a new lump form at the base of the knee cap. This is bursitis. This is a fluid filled sac possibly from trauma or from going on bended knee too much. The best treatment is to rest the knee, apply an ace wrap and take an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. The swelling will resolve in about 1-2 weeks. But you need to stay off the knee, no deep knee bending and no running.

I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (11 minutes later)
Is walking okay?
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
walking will be OK

Detailed Answer:
Yes you can do moderate walking. I would recommend doing any extensive hiking but you can walk at home or work without any worries
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Ronald Schubert

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Suggest Remedies For A Non-painful Lump At The Base Of Right Knee Cap

Brief Answer: Bursitis Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns You have noticed a new lump form at the base of the knee cap. This is bursitis. This is a fluid filled sac possibly from trauma or from going on bended knee too much. The best treatment is to rest the knee, apply an ace wrap and take an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. The swelling will resolve in about 1-2 weeks. But you need to stay off the knee, no deep knee bending and no running. I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions