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Baker's cyst
A cyst caused when excess joint fluid is pushed into one of the small sacs of tissue behind the knee so that it bulges out.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 67-year old male asked:
What. Treatment is best for a Bakers cyst?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is there a cure or relief from bakers cyst?
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A 36-year old asked:
How do you treat a baker's cyst on the knee?
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A 71-year old female asked about a 72-year old female:
What can I do to alleviate pain from bakers cyst?
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A 35-year old asked:
Can my local primary care doctor treat baker's cyst?
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A 59-year old female asked:
What if a cortisone shot doesn't help a baker's cyst?
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A 44-year old asked:
What would cause a bakers cyst to form out of nowhere?
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A 43-year old asked:
Can you tell me how do I help get better with bakers cyst?
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A 29-year old female asked about a 83-year old male:
What is the best treatment for a baker's cyst on the knee?
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A 39-year old asked:
Can you provide some advice for someone who's had surgery on a bakers cyst?
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A 44-year old female asked:
Does a baker's cyst cause burning around the knee? My knee is not very good tonight
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A 28-year old male asked about a 49-year old female:
I was diagnosed 20 years ago with a bakers cyst. And am now experiencing severe discomfort more often. Should I consult a doctor?
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A 53-year old asked:
I have a leaky previously burst Baker's Cyst. Now whenever I am active I brake out in hives lasting a couple hours. Worried about endemic inflamatio?
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A 39-year old female asked:
How to fix baker's cyst?
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A 50-year old asked:
What are the signs someone has baker's cyst?
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A 33-year old asked:
What's a Baker Cyst?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is Baker cyst inherited?
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A 37-year old asked:
Will tkr remove baker's cyst?
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A 45-year old female asked:
What would cause increased vascularity and inflammatory changes of the soft tissue surrounding a baker's cyst?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Well this baker cyst is still there now going on 1 year. It measured 5.5 x 1.3 x 3.3 cm. now a year later still hurts & feels bigger?
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A 33-year old asked:
can a MRI see a baker cyst ?
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A 33-year old asked:
Do Baker Cyst in your knee grows?
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A 61-year old female asked:
Baker's cyst behind right knee
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A 45-year old female asked:
Can a bakers cyst be seen on X-ray?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can a popliteal (baker's cyst) be easily removed from the back of the knee?
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A member asked:
i have had a baker's cyst on the back of my knee for over 10 years. I have had no pain, should I be concerned otherwise?
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A 30-year old asked:
Why didn't the ultrasound detect a bakers cyst? What else could it be?
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A member asked:
what is a baker's cyst?
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A 33-year old asked:
How can you treat a Baker's Cyst?
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A 39-year old asked:
Has anyone diagnosed a baker's cyst?
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