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What Do Throbbing Sensation Behind The Knee Indicate?
Hello I am a female 43 yrs old I have been having a throbbing behind my knee back of my leg for about 1 week now. I can also feel it slightly throbbing behind my calf at the top. Very nerves about this. Leg seems a bit swollen . The vein in the front of my knew is enlarged which I ve never seen it like this. Please advise should I go to a hospital ASAP or call my primary. Scared this can be a blood clot. Thank you
Mon, 31 Dec 2018
Hi,
I am so sorry to hear about this pain. the truth is that these symptoms do not seem to be explained by a disease process affecting the bones.
This seems more related to soft tissue (tendons, ligaments and muscles) related pains.
An X-ray cannot show much but an MRI is the key here. I believe this would provide more information.
As you mentioned, baker cysts is not a diagnosis made using MRI. the cyst is often visible behind the knee joint in the fossa.
In all, the cause may be related to soft tissue. A cyst is unlikely at this time. However, NRI would answer our questions and provide a definite way forward.
For now, pain medications, rest and avoid putting weigh on this leg would be helpful until we make the final diagnosis and provide a definitive management plan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
I am so sorry to hear about this pain. the truth is that these symptoms do not seem to be explained by a disease process affecting the bones.
This seems more related to soft tissue (tendons, ligaments and muscles) related pains.
An X-ray cannot show much but an MRI is the key here. I believe this would provide more information.
As you mentioned, baker cysts is not a diagnosis made using MRI. the cyst is often visible behind the knee joint in the fossa.
In all, the cause may be related to soft tissue. A cyst is unlikely at this time. However, NRI would answer our questions and provide a definite way forward.
For now, pain medications, rest and avoid putting weigh on this leg would be helpful until we make the final diagnosis and provide a definitive management plan.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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