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Lump below knee - worried about what it is?

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xxSLHxx
xxSLHxx

Hi, I'm a 33 year old female and last week noticed a lump underneath my left knee. It feels like bone and seems similar (in position) to the bone on the right-hand side but just larger/more protruding. I forgot about it, assuming it was a bruise, but when I was kneeling down tonight it hurt so I noticed it again and realised it hadn't gone.

Does anyone have any ideas what it may be? Am slightly concerned. The only condition I can see that comes up when searching online (excluding the big 'C'wink is Osgood Schlatter but that says it's pretty much exclusive to teens. It doesn't hurt unless I kneel in it. (Not sure if it's linked, but I had a baby in February).

Many thanks.

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  • auntiebeanie
    auntiebeanie xxSLHxx

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    Hiya could just be a bony spur. I hsve one on top left of my knee. Best to get it checked out by GP though.
  • Wicca1971
    Wicca1971 xxSLHxx

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    May just be inflammation which will make the bones seem larger then they are suppose to be. If you tweaked your knee some how and its swelled up a bit the area will protrude more and be painful. Definitely get it checked out. They will probably offer a steroid injection or pred to help with inflammation. Good luck and please keep us posted.
  • johnny17592
    johnny17592 xxSLHxx

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    Hi

    Osgood shlatter is the only thing i can find to but as you say its mainly in teenagers it does say in most cases it goes by itself

    Better to get your GP take a look just to put your mind at rest hope it works out ok.

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