Dear Running Doc: I have been running for 30 years and recently I went to the doctor complaining of right knee pain. He said I have a Baker’s cyst. He wants to drain it. Is that right? Tell m… ...

Water on the knee, or knee effusion, is swelling that could be caused by injuries, arthritis, or infections. Learn more about ...

A viewer is asking Dr. Lacy Anderson if there are any treatments for a Baker’s cyst in today’s Daily Dose segment.

How long will this last? What can be done?" A Baker's cyst is a sac filled with fluid located behind the knee. They're quite common, typically affecting people between the ages of 35 and 70.

The mild Baker’s cyst is nothing to worry about. However, the patient needs to understand that the Baker’s cyst is only a symptom of inflammation elsewhere in the knee and is not a primary ...

Incidentally, an aneurysm of a leg artery or a clot in a deep leg vein has an appearance similar to that of a Baker’s cyst. Write to Paul Donohue, M.D., P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

A cyst is usually not harmful, but you’ll need to see a doctor if you want a cyst removed. Certain home remedies, such as a warm compress, can help reduce any uncomfortable symptoms. Cysts are ...

Reply: A Baker's cyst is an accumulation of joint fluid behind the knee. Most cysts do not cause symptoms, but, occasionally, large cysts may cause discomfort and/or stiffness.

A viewer is asking Dr. Lacy Anderson if there are any treatments for a Baker’s cyst in today’s Daily Dose segment.