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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Lump On Knee
there is small round lump on the right side of my right knee, and above the knee area is also swollen.
a slight pain on and off when i bend this knee,
a month ago i had an arthritic attack i couldn't even stand, i was given a pain reliever and the pain went away but these lump and swollen part were not present at that time.
it only manifested about 3 weeks ago.
a slight pain on and off when i bend this knee,
a month ago i had an arthritic attack i couldn't even stand, i was given a pain reliever and the pain went away but these lump and swollen part were not present at that time.
it only manifested about 3 weeks ago.
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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1.The location and nature of the lump suggest a ganglion - which arises from the joint space, from tendon,ligament and joint space generally painless.
2.Possible infective cause with collection of pus with in - hair follicular infection.
3.In this case you need to get examined and request for an ultrasound, that would help to know the nature of the lump and adjacent area, and its source and extensions.
4.In infective case, if large a small incision and drainage will be helpful followed by antibiotic course.
5.So i would recommend to get an appointment and get evaluated and treated accordingly. Good luck.
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1.The location and nature of the lump suggest a ganglion - which arises from the joint space, from tendon,ligament and joint space generally painless.
2.Possible infective cause with collection of pus with in - hair follicular infection.
3.In this case you need to get examined and request for an ultrasound, that would help to know the nature of the lump and adjacent area, and its source and extensions.
4.In infective case, if large a small incision and drainage will be helpful followed by antibiotic course.
5.So i would recommend to get an appointment and get evaluated and treated accordingly. Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query.
Any thing to ask do not hesitate
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888 Thank you.
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