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What Causes Pain And Inflammation Behind The Knees?
My mother has diabetes and is on dialysis: She noticed redness and what looks like bruising on the back of her knee and is painful. After a MRI showing no clots, but an urinalysis showing an infection he diagnosed her with Superficial Phlebitis and gave her antibiotics. Now a week later her legs are burning with EXCRUTIATING pain and her hands will sometimes jerk. Her entire legs burn. What could it be? Thank you, Michelle Hossain
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to superficial phlebitis. This diagnosis is usually characterized by inflammation and pain in the area. I see that you are already taking the right medications.
I would recommend also taking anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen three times a day. You should also maintain the leg elevated to reduce the pain and inflammation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to superficial phlebitis. This diagnosis is usually characterized by inflammation and pain in the area. I see that you are already taking the right medications.
I would recommend also taking anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen three times a day. You should also maintain the leg elevated to reduce the pain and inflammation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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