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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain Behind The Knee

Had real bad pain behind left knee....on a scale of 1 to 10 it is now a 5. This lasted for 3 hr. Until I took a tylanol 3. Fell asleep for 3 hr. I can walk now but theirs still a pain their.could this be a blood cloth? I DO have a bad vericose vien in that calf.im 70 yr.old ...female. Should I have this checked out ?
Fri, 20 Dec 2019
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Hi,

Based on the history you have shared, you should get it reviewed by an orthopedic surgeon to rule out any possibility of bakers cyst rupture, etc.

X-ray and Ultrasound or MRI of the affected knee should be done to look for any skeletal abnormalities like osteoarthritis which can also complicate a baker cyst formation and should be ruled out.

Meanwhile, OTC analgesics like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen can be helpful for symptomatic relief. Dry heat compression, avoiding too much weight on the joint etc should be ensured.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain Behind The Knee

Hi, Based on the history you have shared, you should get it reviewed by an orthopedic surgeon to rule out any possibility of bakers cyst rupture, etc. X-ray and Ultrasound or MRI of the affected knee should be done to look for any skeletal abnormalities like osteoarthritis which can also complicate a baker cyst formation and should be ruled out. Meanwhile, OTC analgesics like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen can be helpful for symptomatic relief. Dry heat compression, avoiding too much weight on the joint etc should be ensured. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician