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Have Pain Behind The Knee Which Of Suddenly Happening. Can It Be A Baker's Cyst Or Blood Clot Or Something Else?

This morning, when i went to go walk to the store, the back of my knee has this odd (not terrible) pain. its continued to worsen and has kinda made me dizzy for moments. I read that it could be a Baker's Cyst, or a Blood cot which obviously i would want to seek attention immediately? But how can i tell? Is there anythjing else I can observe?
Mon, 20 May 2013
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Hi and thanks for the query,
its important to know for how long you have been having this pain. Any notion of trauma or not? does it affect only one knee or both knees? Accompanied by swelling? What aggravates or calms the pain? Any history of knee surgery?
These questions are important to be considered. A physical examination shall then rule examine the size, tenderness, signs of inflammation, the nature of the posterior aspect of the knee, to ascertain a possible Baker s or Popliteal cyst.
I suggest you get a proper consultation from your family physician. An ultrasound might be needed at some point, or aspiration and analysis to ascertain the fluid contents.
Thanks and best regards,
luchuo, MD.
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Have Pain Behind The Knee Which Of Suddenly Happening. Can It Be A Baker's Cyst Or Blood Clot Or Something Else?

Hi and thanks for the query, its important to know for how long you have been having this pain. Any notion of trauma or not? does it affect only one knee or both knees? Accompanied by swelling? What aggravates or calms the pain? Any history of knee surgery? These questions are important to be considered. A physical examination shall then rule examine the size, tenderness, signs of inflammation, the nature of the posterior aspect of the knee, to ascertain a possible Baker s or Popliteal cyst. I suggest you get a proper consultation from your family physician. An ultrasound might be needed at some point, or aspiration and analysis to ascertain the fluid contents. Thanks and best regards, luchuo, MD.