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Swollen Leg And Knee, Protruding Bone, Pain Behind Knee And In Calf. What Is It?

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Posted on Tue, 27 Aug 2013
Question: I have a problem with my leg and knee. they are both swollen. The bone under my knee is sticking out a little. I just
started to get pain behind the knee & in my calf. What do you think it is?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Alekhya (1 hour later)
Hello,
Thank you for the query.
You have mentioned that there is degenerative disk disease of back.From that I must tell you if the disease progress and there is disc herniation or rupture you may see leg and knee pain according to the nerve root effected.I will also raise the point on arthritis as there will be swelling of joints,stiffness and pain.I advice you to consult your orthopedician to confirm the diagnosis by radiological investigations.If you were my patient I will advice analgesics like tylenol,anti inflammatory drugs like advil and physical therapy.
I will also exclude the organic causes.

Hope this answers your query.
WISH YOU A GOOD HEALTH.

Regards,
DR.ALEKHYA.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Alekhya (9 hours later)
Thank you very much. I will go to my Dr.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Alekhya (1 minute later)
Its our pleasure to help you.
good day.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Swollen Leg And Knee, Protruding Bone, Pain Behind Knee And In Calf. What Is It?

Hello,
Thank you for the query.
You have mentioned that there is degenerative disk disease of back.From that I must tell you if the disease progress and there is disc herniation or rupture you may see leg and knee pain according to the nerve root effected.I will also raise the point on arthritis as there will be swelling of joints,stiffness and pain.I advice you to consult your orthopedician to confirm the diagnosis by radiological investigations.If you were my patient I will advice analgesics like tylenol,anti inflammatory drugs like advil and physical therapy.
I will also exclude the organic causes.

Hope this answers your query.
WISH YOU A GOOD HEALTH.

Regards,
DR.ALEKHYA.