Baker's cysts are triggered by trauma, injury or injury to the knee which causes a build up of excess fluid.
Other triggers of Baker's cysts are torn cartilage as well as arthritis and osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Common cause of Baker's cysts include knee damage caused by a sports injury or a blow to the knee which can lead to a Baker's cyst developing.
A Baker's cyst can also sometimes occur if you have a health condition such as: osteoarthritis – usually caused by age-related "wear and tear" of joints; it particularly affects the knees, hips, hands and big toe.
A Baker's cyst is a fluid filled cyst behind the knee.
The Baker's cysts can form when joint-lubricating fluid fills a cushioning pouch (bursa) at the back of the knee.
A Baker cyst is a fluid-filled growth behind the knee.
It causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness.
The recommended treatment for a ruptured Baker's cyst is rest and elevation (keeping the affected calf raised).
Prescription painkillers – usually a combination of paracetamol and codeine – can also be used to control any pain.
During recovery of a Baker's cyst, walking may help a person gradually regain strength and mobility.
However, if a person needs to change their gait or contort a knee into an unusual position to walk comfortably, it may not be safe to walk yet.
If left untreated the Baker's cyst may enlarge, which may cause redness and swelling.
The Baker's cyst may also rupture, causing warmth, redness, and pain in your calf.
The symptoms may be the same as a blood clot in the veins of the legs.
There are things for a Baker's cyst you do at home to reduce the swelling and encourage the cyst to subside naturally.
These include: R.I.C.E.: The well-known RICE approach to injuries – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation – may be helpful.
There are several ways to reduce your pain and discomfort if you have been diagnosed with a baker's cyst: Ice your knee for about 20 minutes two to three times a day, as long as pain and swelling persist.
Using a heating pad once a day or taking a warm bath can also help relieve swelling.