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Suggest Remedies For A Small Lump Behind The Knees
Question: I have small pea-sized lumps behind my knees. They seem to " travel " with the tendon or cords that are behind my knees. What do you think they could be?
Brief Answer:
needs evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
How was your day?
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.
such lumps are usually ganglions or fibromas.
Ganglions are usually result of some amount of synovial fluid leakage occuring from behind the knees,these are generally ill defined,usually single in number, painless and usually get prominent with knee movements.
fibrous connective tissues are usually well defined, multiple in number, pain a little and are prominent even without knee movements.
either of the above two have good prognosis and usually do not need to be worried about.
i would be in a better position to guide you further if you could share a photograph of the lumps with me
You should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about.
I hope your question has been answered.
Feel free to consult me anytime for follow-up queries.
Take care,God bless.
Wish you a healthy life : )
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.
Kind Regards..
Dr Mahaveer Patil, (MBBS,MS,Mch)
Consulting Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
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needs evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
How was your day?
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.
such lumps are usually ganglions or fibromas.
Ganglions are usually result of some amount of synovial fluid leakage occuring from behind the knees,these are generally ill defined,usually single in number, painless and usually get prominent with knee movements.
fibrous connective tissues are usually well defined, multiple in number, pain a little and are prominent even without knee movements.
either of the above two have good prognosis and usually do not need to be worried about.
i would be in a better position to guide you further if you could share a photograph of the lumps with me
You should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about.
I hope your question has been answered.
Feel free to consult me anytime for follow-up queries.
Take care,God bless.
Wish you a healthy life : )
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.
Kind Regards..
Dr Mahaveer Patil, (MBBS,MS,Mch)
Consulting Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
In future,you can contact me DIRECTLY on - http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-mahaveer-patil/71222
- If you were satisfied and happy with my answer ,PLEASE RATE THIS ANSWER AND LEAVE YOUR SINCERE FEEDBACK .
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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