Pain In Back Of Knee

Are you troubled by pain in the back of knee? This sort of pain is caused by a certain few things. One latent cause is called a Baker’s cyst. The most common way to recognize this type of cyst is pain and swelling behind the knee. When you are active and when you extend your knee fully the discomfort may get worse. Baker's cysts are also called popliteal cysts and can be caused by a variety of factors. Arthritis and torn cartilage are two conditions that may lead to this type of cyst. This is because both arthritis and torn cartilage cause the knee to develop an excessive amount of fluid.

There are certain age groups that are most susceptible to Baker's cysts. Children between the ages of 4 and 7 years of age are prone to this problem, as are adults between the ages of 50 and 70. It is estimated that one in five individuals who suffer from knee problems may develop one of these cysts. The symptoms of this cyst may not only include pain and swelling but also a feeling of tightness and stiffness. If you think you may have a Baker's cyst, see your doctor right away. There are non-invasive tests that can be done to confirm the problem.

MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is one such test. Another possible diagnostic test is the ultrasound. Once the problem has been diagnosed as a Baker's cyst, treatment can begin. Often the cause of the cyst is treated instead of the cyst itself. There are various ways the cyst can be dealt with if it needs to be. Strengthening exercise combined with ice packs and crutches for support as needed can help alleviate discomfort associated with the cyst. Corticosteroid medications injected into the affected area may provide temporary relief from the pain. Fine needle aspiration may also be used to drain fluid from the cyst.

Another cause of pain in back of knee is related to the kneecap. If you have sustained injury to this area or have a condition that causes kneecap pain, it may be felt in the back of the knee also. The treatment for this will depend on the exact cause of the kneecap pain. As with a Baker's cyst, kneecap pain can be treated with cold and heat, anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen, physical therapy and sometimes prescription medications.



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