I have a large bump on the outside of my knee and sometimes get a random pain in the back of my knee. My knee is also very tight. I did not fall but i do play basketball for 2 hours everyday. The \"bump\" has been there for around 2 weeks now and seems to be getting larger.
Hi... The bump on your knee is the IT band inflammation and associated swelling... as the irritation on tendon increased swelling increases as this could be reason for your increasing swelling...swelling and irritation together cause discomfort in the knee.... If I were your treating doctor... I would like you to do... Lot of icing frequently...keep it compressed witChatDoctorpression bandage... If you have any Anti-inflammatory medications prescribed to you earlier have them.for 3 days.if you have somebody to help you can ask them to gently knead the gluteus...front this muscles...outer back thigh muscles...and calf muscles... Reduce the load on the injured leg... Hope this is helpful for you... Kindly revert in case you need any further help...