Question 1

can a 46 year old sedentary woman get osgood-schlatter's?  i have a lump/knot on one knee like the pictures.  slightly tender but it doesn't hurt.

Accepted Answer

No: Osgood-Schlatter (OS) disease by definition, occurs in adolescents who have open growth plates. The patellar tendon causes inflammation and increased stress at the growth plate of the tibial tuberosity. However, patellar tendonitis can occur at the same location in an adult. The bony enlargement that can develop in a teenager with OS often remains permanent. Infrapatellar bursitis can cause a lump

Question 2

bruise behind my knee, what is this?

Accepted Answer

A bruise: If it causes pain and does not improve, then have a doctor take a look.

Question 3

bruise behind right knee and no injury to it . i don't know how i got it? it's brownish bruise

Accepted Answer

Watch and wait: You may watch and wait for it to heal. If it gets bigger, bleeds, or becomes painful, please see a doctor.

Question 4

i am a 26 year old female. i had pain behind my knee yesterday. after standing for a long time. today there is a large bruise.  a cause for concern?

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Posterior location..: 26 y/o says I had pain behind my knee yesterday. After standing for a long time. Today there is a large bruise. A cause for concern?  Due to the posterior location of the bruise it should be examined by a PCP. It is most likely benign but; trauma, insect bite, phlebitis and other conditions that could happen in that location should be evaluated and managed appropriately.

Question 5

what causes burst veins and bruising behind your knees?

Accepted Answer

Age Pressure Reflux: Varicose veins of the lower extremities can have various sources.  The varicose veins are a result of pooling of blood with increased venous blood pressure.  The best way to close the varicose veins can be determined on physical exam and a focus venous ultrasound examination by a physician skill in treating venous disease.  Check out the american venous forum or american college of phlebology.

Question 6

my kneecap is extremely swollen and i have a dark concerning bruise behind me knee?

Accepted Answer

: You seem to have a hematoma and it would be prudent to see a doctor to ascertain the cause of abnormal bleeding. Are you taking any blood thinners, including aspirin? If you are taking aspirin, please avoid that.

Question 7

i have what looks like bruising/discoloration behind my knee, but it's painless. it's a brown color, not purple/blue. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Ecchymosis: This pigment could be due to breakdown products of red blood cells which stain the skin brownish yellow. Perhaps a tiny capillary or vein ruptured spontaneously and painlessly  in the area. This pigment usually fades away gradually over a few weeks. Your physician can advise you further if necessary.

Question 8

i have been at the beach for 4 days.  been doing a lot of walking. noticed slight bruising behind both knees. should i be concerned.  no pain?

Accepted Answer

Bruising.: Your question is greatly appreciated.  It is often difficult to provide a comprehensive answer without more details.  Some of the more worrisome symptoms would include easy bruising, easy bleeding, skin rash, fever, fatigue, weakness or numbness in the extremities among others.  If the condition persists or causes you concern it is best to be evaluated by a doctor.

Question 9

my son has a bruising behind one knee and in the crease of his forarm.  irregular in shape?  we have eczema in my family.

Accepted Answer

Bruises: If you know that these bruises are caused by trauma like vigorous rubbing, then there should be no concern. If there has been no known injury and bruises (ecchymoses) appear elsewhere, a blood or clotting abnormality may be present and a physician should be consulted.

Question 10

i have a deep bruise behind my left knee dors not go away and does not hurt,now im noticing the same above my elbows with a rash.

Accepted Answer

Bruising: If this bruising is happening spontaneously without any injury or trauma please see your doctor as soon as you can to be examined. This could be a sign of a more serious issue.

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A member asked:

Can a 46 year old sedentary woman get osgood-schlatter's? i have a lump/knot on one knee like the pictures. slightly tender but it doesn't hurt.

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Bruise behind my knee, what is this?

A member asked:

Bruise behind right knee and no injury to it . i don't know how i got it? it's brownish bruise

A member asked:

I am a 26 year old female. i had pain behind my knee yesterday. after standing for a long time. today there is a large bruise. a cause for concern?

A member asked:

What causes burst veins and bruising behind your knees?

A member asked:

My kneecap is extremely swollen and i have a dark concerning bruise behind me knee?

A member asked:

I have what looks like bruising/discoloration behind my knee, but it's painless. it's a brown color, not purple/blue. what could be the cause?

A member asked:

I have been at the beach for 4 days. been doing a lot of walking. noticed slight bruising behind both knees. should i be concerned. no pain?

A member asked:

My son has a bruising behind one knee and in the crease of his forarm. irregular in shape? we have eczema in my family.

A member asked:

I have a deep bruise behind my left knee dors not go away and does not hurt,now im noticing the same above my elbows with a rash.

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