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What Causes Chronic Pain Behind The Knee?

While running lightly (and favoring right knee) I felt something pop behind my right knee. Nearly took me down. That was Saturday afternoon. I ve iced and wrapped and elevated. Still tender to put weight on, seems unstable. Some swelling. Seems to be improving but some pain when putting weight on it.
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Hi.
I've gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety.

Pain at the back Of the Knee could be due to arthritis, cramps of legs, Baker's cyst, ligament injury, calf strain, tendonitis, Meniscus tear etc.

I advice you to,
- Rest, don't strain the knee ( to bare body weight)
- keep ice pack
- compression bandage ( not too tight)
- Elevate the injured knee ( with pillows)
- Analgesics
-  Xray of right knee to find out the underlying pathology if any
- Blood investigations to assess the levels of ASO, CRP, RA factors.
- Consult your doctor for further assistance

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

Regards,

Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician
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What Causes Chronic Pain Behind The Knee?

Hi. I ve gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety. Pain at the back Of the Knee could be due to arthritis, cramps of legs, Baker s cyst, ligament injury, calf strain, tendonitis, Meniscus tear etc. I advice you to, - Rest, don t strain the knee ( to bare body weight) - keep ice pack - compression bandage ( not too tight) - Elevate the injured knee ( with pillows) - Analgesics -  Xray of right knee to find out the underlying pathology if any - Blood investigations to assess the levels of ASO, CRP, RA factors. - Consult your doctor for further assistance Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician