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Do Blood Clots Cause Pain In Same Area Frequently?

I m a female -- age 52 - physically active -- 5-3 inches tall -- 128 lbs. I experience severe pain behind my right knee - always the same spot -- same leg -- very inconsistent as far as timing is concerned. Usually when I m laying down with my knees slightly bent --although lately it happens even when I m standing. I feel like it have to shake or kick might leg to get the pain to stop. My concern is that it might be a blood clot --- no discoloration - no redness - my blood pressure is normal. Is it normal for leg cramps to be confined to one leg all the time. This never happens in my left knee. Any thoughts ? e-mail address:
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

It may actually be a cramped muscle which is actually relieved by hot fomentations and topical gels and muscle relaxants. For my patients I recommend some investigations for proper diagnosis like x-rays, MRI, Doppler U/S for your veins of your right lower limb may exclude the presence of a clot or DVT deep vein thrombosis which is common in this region.

For now you may take some NSAIDs like advil with the hot compresses till the results of your tests are done.

Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.

Regards,
Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan
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Do Blood Clots Cause Pain In Same Area Frequently?

Hi, It may actually be a cramped muscle which is actually relieved by hot fomentations and topical gels and muscle relaxants. For my patients I recommend some investigations for proper diagnosis like x-rays, MRI, Doppler U/S for your veins of your right lower limb may exclude the presence of a clot or DVT deep vein thrombosis which is common in this region. For now you may take some NSAIDs like advil with the hot compresses till the results of your tests are done. Hope the above information helps you, Any further clarifications feel free to ask. Regards, Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan