Homeopathic treatment for Baker’s cyst
Baker’s cyst is also known as a popliteal cyst, is a type of fluid-containing cyst behind the knee.
In another term popliteal cyst distend bursa or herniation of synovial membrane through the posterior part of capsule of the knee or escape of fluid through normal communication of bursa with the knee. It fill with synovial inside the knee joint. (Semimembranosus or medial gastrocnemius bursa)
It is most common in adult aged 35 to 70years and children aged 4 to 7 years.
It is named after the surgeon who first described it, William Morrant Baker.
A lubricating fluid called synovial fluid helps your leg swing smoothly and reduces friction between the moving parts of your knee.
But sometimes the knee produces too much synovial fluid, resulting in buildup of fluid in an area on the back of your knee (popliteal bursa), causing a
Baker’s cyst . This can happen because of:
- Inflammation of the knee joint, such as occurs with various types of arthritis
- A knee injury, such as a cartilage tear
It is usually arise from almost any form of knee arthritis or cartilage particularly a meniscus tear.
Bakers cyst arise between the tendons of the medial head of the gastrocnemius and the semimembranosus muscles.
The synovial sac of the knee joint can, under certain circumstances, produce a posterior bulge, into the popliteal space,
Primary Baker’s cyst: Idiopathic Bakers cyst. It usually develops in younger people and children.
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Secondary Baker’s cyst:
Most common type. Develop if there is underlying problem within the knee, such as arthritis (Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis). Or a tear in the meniscal cartilage that lines the inside of the knee joint or an infection within the knee joint.
- Swelling behind knee
- Pain may increase if cyst breaks open
- Knee stiffness and tightness especially when stranding up.
- Sensation of clicking or locking of your knee.
- Swelling of calf
- Rupture of a Bakers cyst may also cause bruising below the medial malleolus of the ankle.
- Anti-inflammatory foods: Omega-3 rich foods like salmon, flaxseeds, and walnuts can help reduce inflammation.
- Turmeric: Contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties that may alleviate swelling.
- Ginger: Known for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.
- Leafy greens: Spinach and kale, rich in antioxidants, can support joint health.
- Collagen-rich foods: Bone broth and chicken skin help maintain joint flexibility.
- Vitamin C: Citrus fruits boost collagen production for joint support.
Many activities can put strain on the knee, and cause pain in the case ofBaker’s cyst
.Avoiding activities such as squatting, kneeling, heavy lifting, climbing, and even running can help prevent pain.
- Despite this, some exercises can help relieve pain, and a physiotherapist may instruct on stretching and strengthening the quadriceps and/or the patellar ligament
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Homeopathic Medicines for Bakers cyst:
given below indicate the therapeutic affinity but this is not a complete and definite guide to the homeopathy treatment of this condition. The symptoms listed against each homeopathic remedy may not be directly related to this disease because in homeopathy general symptoms and constitutional indications are also taken into account for selecting a remedy.
Benzoic acid
- Well indicated medicine for baker cyst. Benzoic Acid is a medicine used to treat a swollen knee due to gout.
- Along with swelling, painful nodes on the knee joint may be present.
- Gouty deposits of joints.
- Pain and swelling in knees.
- Drawing pain in the knees, a cracking sound upon movement also aggravation of the symptoms might indicate the need for this medicine.
- Bunion of great toe.
- Tearing pain in great toe.
- There are cracking sounds in joints on motion.
Calcarea flour
- Well indicated medicine either for ganglia or encysted tumors at the back of the wrist and popliteal fossa.
- Gouty enlargements of the joints.
- Chronic synovitis of knee joint.
Iodum
- Joints inflamed also painful.
- Pain in knee joints at night.
- There occurs white swelling of joints.
- Specifically for acrid sweat from feet.
- Well indicated medicine for baker cyst.
Silicea
- Well indicated medicine for baker cyst.
- Silicea is a natural medicine for housemaid’s knee also swelling when knee pains are tearing in nature.
- Pressure and exercise worsen the pain over the knee.
- The knee is also highly swollen and shining.
- Pain in knee, as if tightly bound, Pain beneath toes.
- Calves are tense also contracted.
- Loss of power in legs.
Mercurius solubis
- Well indicated medicine for baker cyst in knees.
- Contraction of legs and cramps in calves of legs
- There occur dropsical swelling of legs.
- There is great weakness, heaviness and painful weariness in thighs and legs.
What is Baker’s cyst
Baker’s cyst is also known as a popliteal cyst, is a type of fluid containing cyst behind knee.
Homeopathic Medicines used by Homeopathic Doctors in treatment of Baker’s cyst
Benzoic acid
- Calcarea flour
- Iodum
- Silicea
- Mercurius solubis
What are the symptoms of Baker’s cyst
- Swelling behind knee
- Pain may increase if cyst breaks open
- Knee stiffness and tightness
- Sensation of clicking or locking of knee
- Swelling of calf
- Rupture of a Bakers cyst may cause bruising
What are the causes of Baker’s cyst
- Inflammation of the knee joint (arthritis)
- A knee injury (cartilage tear)
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