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Swollen Area Behind Knee Which Is Purple And Bruised With Tingling Sensation. Check Up Required?

i have a swolllen area behind the back of my knee which is also purple and bruised looking. it seems swollen like some sort of a sac. am also having tingling sensations from knee all the way down to foot. no pain though just tingling sensation. should i see a doctor?
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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hi, your complain swollen area behind knees ,purple, bruised, and tingling sensation. test is needed like -aso titre, ra factor, total CBC,. collecting all report consult with orthopaedic surgeon to rule out popliteal fossa involvement or not.
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Swollen Area Behind Knee Which Is Purple And Bruised With Tingling Sensation. Check Up Required?

hi, your complain swollen area behind knees ,purple, bruised, and tingling sensation. test is needed like -aso titre, ra factor, total CBC,. collecting all report consult with orthopaedic surgeon to rule out popliteal fossa involvement or not.