Question 1

i have  cysts on my knee will they be removed if i asked  ?

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Depends: That depends on what they are and if they need to be removed. There are some cysts and lumps that, if causing no real problems, are best left alone.

Question 2

whats a cyst in the knee ?

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Knee cyst: Bakers cyst cam arise from meniscall tears inside of knee.

Question 3

can cyst under a knee disappear without surgical intervention?

Accepted Answer

Bakers cyst: Usually bakers cyst does not require any intervention unless it hurts. Over time, it can shrink.

Question 4

i have a small cyst on my tibia.....is it common to remove that from the knee?

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It depend on the: Location of that cyst, some time you have to go through the knee , some time from outside of then knee.

Question 5

can cyst show up in the front knee or only in the back part of the knee (in children)?

Accepted Answer

Baker's Cyst: I believe you are referring to a Baker׳s cyst which is normally located behind the knee

Question 6

i have been told that i have a meniscal cyst. but in the past few days, my knee is in excrutiating agony to the point i can't bear weight. help!

Accepted Answer

Meniscal cyst: You have been told the cause of your pain. You need to see an orthopedist for evaluation and possible surgery.

Question 7

do baker cyst in your knee grows?

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Yes: There's only so much space in the back of your knee, so it can only get so big. They do hurt.

Question 8

can a baker's cyst form on side of knee?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: A popliteal(bakers) cyst can extend into atypical locations.  However, other abnormalities like parameniscal cysts and bursitis can be located along the side of the knee.

Question 9

how do you treat a  baker's cyst on the knee?

Accepted Answer

Aspir, Meds, Rest: Let's make sure we're talking about the same thing first. A baker's cyst is also known as a popliteal cyst. It is located on the back of your knee. It appears as a fluid-filled mass. 
To treat a painful baker's cyst, your doctor may first want to confirm with ultrasound or other imaging. Needle aspiration with cortisone injection, anti-inflammatory medications and rest usually leads to resolution.

Question 10

is it weird to have a bakers cyst behind their knee?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not an uncommon issue and is usually related to inflammation, arthritis or damage to the knee. Often, no treatment is needed depending on the degree of symptoms.

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I have been told that i have a meniscal cyst. but in the past few days, my knee is in excrutiating agony to the point i can't bear weight. help!

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