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Large bakers cyst
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Thomas Dowlinganswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 42 years experience
Size can be relative: As your body size or habitus plays a role and a Baker's cyst can also vary in size. It's location behind the knee can affect its prominence as well. ... Read More
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A 81-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Unlikely unless you are severely dehydrated by the diuretic.
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Answered Aug 17, 2022
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
No. diyretics work on getting rid of excess fluids in the circulation but not from closed spaces like a cyst.
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Answered Aug 18, 2022
A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. Silviu Pasniciucanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
On the large side as it is likely palpable and causing symptoms by now ( average size around 3 cm). Check myclevelandclinic.org for reliable medical i... Read More
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Answered Mar 10, 2023
A 55-year-old male asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
See details: The swelling you describe could be gout but also could be several other issues. Have the feet and knee evaluated by a rheumatologist or orthopedist.
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3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Thomas Deberardinoanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
Cyst behind the knee: A baker's cyst is classically a fluid filled cyst behind the knee. The cyst usually communicates with the knee via a small hole in the capsule or via ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
22 years experience
No: The risk factors for the development of popliteal cysts in adults include a history of trauma or a history of coexistent joint disease of the knee (rh... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tom Harringtonanswered
Internal Medicine 44 years experience
Arthritis/inflammati: Baker cyst is a fluid filled process located behind the knee. In adults it is often the consequences of arthritis or inflammed meniscal. It is diagn... Read More
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A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. Warren Strudwickanswered
Sports Medicine 32 years experience
Bakers cyst: That's a fairly large cyst. You likely have some pathology in your knee. Check in with an Orthopaedist.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Guy Fogelanswered
46 years experience
Yes: The cyst behind the knee comes from excess fluid production in the knee. Usually it is related to a meniscal tear irritating the joint. An MRI scan w... Read More
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4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 71-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vadim Glukhanswered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 25 years experience
Consult your Dr: The orthopedic surgeon could help you find the best solution/ treatment.
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