He has been playing basketball and football in middle school. I am taking him to the DR tomorrow...however, I am just so worried as I have heard so many horifying stories about cancer, I am scared and worried....the bump appears to be right on the bone that one can usually feel and I can't feel his bone....worried mom.
2006-12-14 04:24:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Does this sound like what he has?
Osgood Schlatters disease is a very common cause of knee pain in children and young athletes. It is a condition where the bony protrusion below the knee (called the tibial tuberosity or tubercle) becomes inflamed, painful and swollen.
What are the symptoms of osgood schlatters disease?
Swelling at the tibial tuberosity (or bony bit at the top of the shin) just below the kneecap.
Tenderness and pain on the tibial tuberosity during and after exercise.
Pain when contracting the quadriceps against resistance or when contracting the muscles with the leg straight.
2006-12-14 05:41:39 · answer #1 · answered by crowfeathers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bony Protrusion Below Knee
2016-11-10 08:46:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a condition but I don't know what its called and you get bumps near your knees.
Its nothing to worry about but It can become painful if the child involved does too much exercise.
This usally happens in between the ages of 10 and 16 so don't worry
2006-12-14 04:30:26 · answer #3 · answered by rozzywozzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no reason to worry about knee cancer. there isn't anything around a knee like a lymph node or organ that can get cancer. it is more than likely contracted connective tissue or a pooling of fluid caused by trauma to the area. you didn't mention if he was in any pain which leads one to doubt the claim, but if you can, go to the doctor now.
2006-12-14 04:30:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same thing and am a 25 year old female. The doctor told me it is a calcium deposit and nothing to worry about. If you can roll it between 2 fingers, it is not cancer. My doctor said cancer is very hard to the touch. Good luck!
2006-12-14 05:25:34 · answer #5 · answered by xquis81 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its fairly unlikely to be a cancer in a 12 year old, it is more likely to be some type of cyst due to his active lifestyle. Dont panic, the odds are for the goodie not the baddie...;
2006-12-14 04:28:02 · answer #6 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the same problem when i was younger it is a cyst... i can't remeber tomuch but its like a fat deposit i suggest u go to the docters asap cause it does cause some trouble when on ur kness or plying around it starts too hurt a doctor can take it off but he will have alife time scar lol :P
2006-12-14 04:30:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm.... i think that he may have popped his knee out. it will hurt if it get's popped back in but don't worry it will get better once the doctor tends to it. i hope i am right and it doesn't turn out to be cancer of some sort.
godd luck and i hope you son gets better much sooner!
2006-12-14 04:34:51 · answer #8 · answered by sweetandspicy_2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I smell something "fishy" with your story . MOST boys don't go around talking about their penis size to their fathers ..... However; he is just fine ... actually 5.2 - 5.5 Inches is the size for an Average Adult Male .....
2016-03-13 06:53:13 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a cyst or something in that area maybe he has bumped it prior to you noticing the lump if anything see your pediatrician if a cyst it could trn into infection and so on so please go see your doctor
2006-12-14 04:31:13 · answer #10 · answered by PAULINA S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋