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What Causes Severe Pain Behind The Knee?
Question: I have pain behind my left knee that is pretty severe. It started yesterday and continued through the night. Not so much when my leg is straight but if I bend it, even turning over in bed. On a scale of 0 -10 it is a pretty strong 8.
Brief Answer:
Possible thrombosis or Baker cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome to HCM.
It may be deep vein thrombosis or ruptured Baker cyst so you should see doctor and do ultrasound to rule these out. Till then, keep the leg elevated, take painkillers and apply cold compresses.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Possible thrombosis or Baker cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Welcome to HCM.
It may be deep vein thrombosis or ruptured Baker cyst so you should see doctor and do ultrasound to rule these out. Till then, keep the leg elevated, take painkillers and apply cold compresses.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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