What to do about the red, swollen hard lump on the side of your one year old baby’s knee

One year old baby knee side of the red lumps may be mosquito bites, osteosarcoma, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and other causes, can be treated through the use of drugs, surgery and other methods.
1. Mosquito bites: due to the baby’s skin is more delicate, mosquito bites, can cause a more serious local reaction, which appeared more than one year old baby knee side of the case of red, swollen and hard lumps, mostly accompanied by itching symptoms. At this time, parents can use saline wet compresses, but also follow the doctor’s instructions to use danpi phenol ointment for treatment.
2. Osteosarcoma: mostly grows in the tibia and fibula near the knee joint, and grows towards the bone surface, which can lead to red, swollen and hard lumps on the side of the knee of one year old babies, mostly accompanied by symptoms of pain. After a clear diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and other methods of treatment.
3. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: it can lead to redness, swelling and hard lumps on the side of the knee in babies, and most of them are symmetrical attacks, accompanied by symptoms of fever. At this time, the use of immunosuppressive drugs such as methotrexate can be prescribed for treatment. Fever ≥ 38.5 ℃ can use ibuprofen reasonable antipyretic.
If the one-year-old baby appeared to be red, swollen and hard lumps on the side of the knee, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, under the guidance of the doctor, improve the relevant examination, clarify the cause of the disease and standardize the treatment. The above drugs need to be used in accordance with medical advice.