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Treating the Underlying Condition

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Meniscus Tears -- An underlying Meniscus Tear my have been caused by a twisting or rotating motion.
Osteoarthritis -- This condition causes the cartilage in your knee to break down over time.
Rheumatoid Arthritis -- If you have RA, your knee will be stiff and painful due to swelling.
Gout -- This condition results in the build up of uric acid crystals in the knee.

Treating the underlying issue that caused your Baker's Cyst to develop could be the key to getting rid of it for good. While Baker's Cysts in children can seem to develop for no reason, most Baker's Cysts in adults are the result of an underlying injury or condition in the knee.

The most common underlying causes of Baker's Cysts are Meniscus Tears, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout.

Meniscus Tears

It’s possible that you have an underlying Meniscus injury that has caused a Baker’s Cyst to develop. Most Meniscus Tears are caused by physical activities that involve twisting or rotating of the knee. However, the Meniscus can also degenerate over time. The most effective treatments for a Meniscus Tear include RICE, physiotherapy and painkillers (NSAIDs). Surgery should only be considered as a last resort, if conservative treatment options have failed.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis causes the cartilage in your knee to degenerate over time. It’s possible that this condition has lead to the development of your Baker’s Cyst. Some of the more effective treatment options for osteoarthritis include painkillers, hot and cold therapies, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes (improving diet, exercising more).

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis causes the swelling of the synovial membrane in your knee. As a result, your knee becomes painful and stiff. Having RA puts you at risk of developing a Baker’s Cyst. Treatments for RA are much like those for Osteoarthritis. However, there are drugs called Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) that can further help those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

Gout

Gout is caused by an excessive build-up of Uric Acid in the system, which causes crystals to form in the knee joint. Gout is another condition that can lead to the development of a Baker’s Cyst. Since Gout is associated with eating too many purine-rich foods, cutting out these foods is one way to treat the condition. You should also exercise as much as possible and decrease alcohol intake. RICE and NSAIDs are also effective in the treatment of Gout.

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