Bakers Cyst: Nowadays, the list of people suffering from knee pain is long. In such a situation, people have many problems like getting up, sitting, walking, and climbing stairs. Whenever we have pain in our knees, the first thing that comes to our mind is arthritis pain. But, let us tell you that the cause of knee pain can also be a Bakers Cyst. It is also called a knee lump in common language.
According to the doctor, when a Bakers Cyst occurs, pain and swelling in the knee start increasing, which causes problems in walking and getting up and sitting. In this, many people also have to face stiffness. This problem is more seen in people above 40 years of age. Now the question is, what is Baker Cyst? What are the causes and symptoms? What to do to prevent Baker Cyst? Orthopedic surgeon Prof. from Government Medical College Kannauj is telling News18 about this. (Dr.) CP Pal-
What is Baker's cyst?
According to experts, Baker's cyst is a soft lump filled with fluid that develops on the back of the knees. Therefore, in common language people call it a knee lump. But, in medical language it is called popliteal cyst. Baker's cyst that develops in the back of the knee is a kind of lump. There is swelling around this painful lump, due to which it becomes difficult to bend the knee. The lump causes stiffness and pain in the knees.
Cause of Baker's cyst
Doctors say that arthritis and old injury can be considered responsible for Baker's cyst. Actually, when an injury occurs, many muscles around the knee get damaged, from which fluid starts coming out. Then it gradually takes the form of a lump. In some cases, a lump is formed in the back of the knee even if there is a blood clot. However, this problem can be cured with the help of operation or medicines.
Symptoms of Baker's Cyst
The symptoms of Baker's cyst are like arthritis pain. Therefore, people get confused in understanding its symptoms. According to experts, in case of Baker's cyst, symptoms like more pain in the knee, stiffness, swelling around the knee, difficulty in walking, raised lump, blue rashes around the knee, difficulty in bending the knee etc. are seen. Ignoring these can trouble you.
Treatment of Baker's Cyst
Dr. CP Pal says that, although this lump does not require treatment. Because it heals itself after some time. For this, the doctor will advise you on some exercises and therapy. This will make your movement easier. If the disease continues to increase, then treatment is necessary. In this situation, the doctor takes out the fluid by injecting the lump. After this, the lump dries up and heals. However, an ice compress is necessary to dry the Baker's lump.
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