Popliteal pain, which may be related to arthritis, popliteal cyst, muscle strain and other conditions, should be combined with the actual situation of the patient, taking medication or surgical treatment.
1. Arthritis: common lesions include gouty arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, etc. If the popliteal pain is caused by the above mentioned lesions, we should go to orthopedics and rheumatology department of the hospital to confirm the diagnosis of the lesions, and then take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and other medication to help stabilize the condition of the patient and improve clinical symptoms.
2. Popliteal cyst: this disease is a benign lesion, which can be caused by congenital developmental abnormality and acquired aseptic inflammation and other factors. Patients may experience pain and swelling in the back of the knee. On physical examination, a cystic mass in the popliteal fossa is palpable. For patients with clinical symptoms, surgical treatment is recommended to remove the cyst and thus cure the lesion.
3. Muscle strain: It is mostly seen in heavy physical laborers or athletes, due to the local muscles have been subjected to prolonged strain stimulation, resulting in the occurrence of muscle strain. You need to stay in bed, combined with analgesic drugs and drugs to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis.
Popliteal pain can be caused by a variety of reasons, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, after a clear diagnosis under the guidance of the doctor to choose the appropriate treatment.