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What Causes Pain Above Knee That Has Moved From Below Knee?

I have been having pain in my left leg going on about 2 weeks. the pain was below the knee and has now moved above the knee. I have not had any accidents and my foot is cold the pain is always there walking sitting laying down. could this be a blood clot
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

It is possible to be a blood clot. I suggest you to do Doppler of your extremities. Meantime, rest and use ibuprofen.

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

Regards,
Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain Above Knee That Has Moved From Below Knee?

Hello, It is possible to be a blood clot. I suggest you to do Doppler of your extremities. Meantime, rest and use ibuprofen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician