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What Causes Pain Behind The Right Knee?
Question: Hi ... I have pain behind my right knee and it is painful to straighten my leg I also have a swelling on the left
side at the front of my right knee (which is painless) ... should I go to ER to see if it is a blood clot ?
side at the front of my right knee (which is painless) ... should I go to ER to see if it is a blood clot ?
Brief Answer:
Not due to DVT.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain behind the knee and mild swelling that you have is more likely to be due to inflammatory changes in the joint due to arthritis. This is not related to DVT. A pain and swelling in the calf with increase in the pain on walking are suggestive of DVT. In case there are no such symptoms then there is no need to rush to ER.
You can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner. It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days. In case the pain persists or increases then do consult an orthopedician for a physical examination.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Not due to DVT.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain behind the knee and mild swelling that you have is more likely to be due to inflammatory changes in the joint due to arthritis. This is not related to DVT. A pain and swelling in the calf with increase in the pain on walking are suggestive of DVT. In case there are no such symptoms then there is no need to rush to ER.
You can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner. It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days. In case the pain persists or increases then do consult an orthopedician for a physical examination.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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