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[|Human|] Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... hi, i have a Golf ball size lump just below my knee cap, it seems to have grown from nothing within the last six to eight weeks. i visited the doctor who told me that the cause is due to kneeling down at work, he also said relaxasion whould heal it and it would go away... i have relaxed and it has infact got larger in size and beginning to hurt when i walk.. i have another appointment with my doctor in the morning where i will be requesting the ball size lump to be cut out... is this the best option ? and how long would i be of work ?rgdsj fludgate
[|AI|]  HI, Dear,Welcome to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts and data of your query, you Seem to have Housemaids Knee /from Patellar Bursitis Mostly. The fact that it has increased, means its Active Bursitis and needs to be treated soon. X-ray Knee and CT Knee-to study the joint lines and synovitis if any along with it. Treatment-Consult orthoSurgeon-Get the X-ray / if need be CT of Kneehole Compresses/ and Infrared Heat therapyAnti-inflammatoryPainkillersIf no relief Endoscopic Surgery for Synovial ablation and Repair of the Pre-Patellar Bursitis would help you opinion, who would do RA/CRP and would evaluate and would give needful treatmentOther causes need to be ruled out by Second opinion from your doctor which would help you to plan treats in the future. Hope this would help you to resolve your sever anxiety. Welcome for any further query in this regard Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments, to help the needy patients like you at Chat Doctor. Good Day!!  Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS