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What Causes Pain And Swelling Behind Left Knee And Calf Muscles?

I have pain behind my left knee with swelling. There seems to be a small lump. The pain started in the back of the left calf then moved to behind the left knee. It then moved to the right behind my knee. It is difficult to walk on it. What could be causing this? Could it be a blood clot?
posted on Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain and swelling behind left knee and calf muscles . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like anterior cruciate ligament injury ,torn meniscus , knee bursitis , sciatica , DVT , baker's cyst and rheumatoid arthritis . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order X-ray , CT scans or MRI . Doctor may recommend muscle strengthening exercises along with injection of a corticosteroid drug , orthodox MR and surgery like arthroscopic surgery in severe damage or surgical removal of cyst . For now apply warm compresses to knee and calf muscle , take proper rest , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain, continue Trinerve Lc and elevate your legs while lying down . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain And Swelling Behind Left Knee And Calf Muscles?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain and swelling behind left knee and calf muscles . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like anterior cruciate ligament injury ,torn meniscus , knee bursitis , sciatica , DVT , baker s cyst and rheumatoid arthritis . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order X-ray , CT scans or MRI . Doctor may recommend muscle strengthening exercises along with injection of a corticosteroid drug , orthodox MR and surgery like arthroscopic surgery in severe damage or surgical removal of cyst . For now apply warm compresses to knee and calf muscle , take proper rest , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain, continue Trinerve Lc and elevate your legs while lying down . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari