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What Causes Swollen Muscle In Inner Knee And Difficulty Walking?

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Posted on Wed, 22 Apr 2015
Question: Hi,I have done something to my left leg behind my knee.the muscle is swolent about 1inch wide and about3 inches long,right in the middle of my leh I can put no weight on the leg without severe pain. I cannot lift the leg without severe pain either. However when IAm in a sitting position with the knee bent there is no pain at all. ice helps a little. I woke up Sunday morning with the problem and have no idea what happened.Can you advise some thing to help with the pain?
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
you may need further investigation

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
There is possibility of deep vein thrombosis leading to muscle swelling.
I will advise you clinical examination and further investigation like colour doppler.
Till time you can continue ice fomentation and alternatively warm fomentation.
compression stocking may help.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Causes Swollen Muscle In Inner Knee And Difficulty Walking?

Brief Answer: you may need further investigation Detailed Answer: Hello I have read your query. There is possibility of deep vein thrombosis leading to muscle swelling. I will advise you clinical examination and further investigation like colour doppler. Till time you can continue ice fomentation and alternatively warm fomentation. compression stocking may help. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.