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What Can Be The Cause For Pain Behind The Knee?

I have short stinging pain coupled with deeper aching sensations. It started behind my right knee a couple of days ago and seems to be moving further down and higher up the back of my leg. I am overweight but other than that am a perfectly healthy 31 year old woman. Any ideas?
Mon, 23 Mar 2020
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Your symptoms seem to be related to a Bakers cyst.
Baker's cyst is a pocket of fluid that builds up in the back of the knee, leading to pain and swelling.
Baker's cysts may not be noticed at first, as small cysts do not typically cause pain.
However, as the cyst grows, it may shift the surrounding muscles or put pressure on tendons and nerves, causing pain.
I suggest using cold compresses for local application.
I also suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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What Can Be The Cause For Pain Behind The Knee?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to a Bakers cyst. Baker s cyst is a pocket of fluid that builds up in the back of the knee, leading to pain and swelling. Baker s cysts may not be noticed at first, as small cysts do not typically cause pain. However, as the cyst grows, it may shift the surrounding muscles or put pressure on tendons and nerves, causing pain. I suggest using cold compresses for local application. I also suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician