Question 1

what causes burst veins and bruising behind your knees?

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Age Pressure Reflux: Varicose veins of the lower extremities can have various sources.  The varicose veins are a result of pooling of blood with increased venous blood pressure.  The best way to close the varicose veins can be determined on physical exam and a focus venous ultrasound examination by a physician skill in treating venous disease.  Check out the american venous forum or american college of phlebology.

Question 2

i am a 26 year old female. i had pain behind my knee yesterday. after standing for a long time. today there is a large bruise.  a cause for concern?

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Posterior location..: 26 y/o says I had pain behind my knee yesterday. After standing for a long time. Today there is a large bruise. A cause for concern?  Due to the posterior location of the bruise it should be examined by a PCP. It is most likely benign but; trauma, insect bite, phlebitis and other conditions that could happen in that location should be evaluated and managed appropriately.

Question 3

i have what looks like bruising/discoloration behind my knee, but it's painless. it's a brown color, not purple/blue. what could be the cause?

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Ecchymosis: This pigment could be due to breakdown products of red blood cells which stain the skin brownish yellow. Perhaps a tiny capillary or vein ruptured spontaneously and painlessly  in the area. This pigment usually fades away gradually over a few weeks. Your physician can advise you further if necessary.

Question 4

2 weeks ago my lower back went out.  sunday, went for a walk on the treadmill. monday, went for a long drive. i had a sharp burning pain on the back of my leg behind my knee that went down my calf. today theres bruising on my inner thigh?

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Calf pain ?'s: Calf pain with bruising can indicate rupture of a calf muscle or even a blood clot in the lower leg.  See your physician for an exam and imaging which may include ultrasound measurements of venous blood flow and other treatments.

Question 5

i have a small tear in my acl which caused a severe bone bruise . its been 2 months, can't lock out my knee, have pain...how much longer to heal?

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See ortho: You need to see an orthopedic doctor and perhaps get some physical therapy since this may cause problems with muscle contracture and atrophy.   Make an appt now since permanent damage may already have occurred.

Question 6

what could cause bruising behind my knee 5 days after straining my mcl?

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Bleeding: When you sprain the mcl, you tear the ligament. This caused bleeding in the location of the tear. You probably elevated the knee, so the blood travelled behind your knee and collected where you see bruising. That is completely normal. It may even become sore in the bruised area because of an inflammatory response.

Question 7

what causes bruising around the knee from a shifting knee cap is this normal?

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: Kneecaps have some degree of mobility but should not cause bruising. Pl get checked by an ortho doc.

Question 8

bruise behind my knee, what is this?

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A bruise: If it causes pain and does not improve, then have a doctor take a look.

Question 9

bruise behind right knee and no injury to it . i don't know how i got it? it's brownish bruise

Accepted Answer

Watch and wait: You may watch and wait for it to heal. If it gets bigger, bleeds, or becomes painful, please see a doctor.

Question 10

what could have caused me to have a bruise and rash on the back of my knee?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

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I am a 26 year old female. i had pain behind my knee yesterday. after standing for a long time. today there is a large bruise. a cause for concern?

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I have what looks like bruising/discoloration behind my knee, but it's painless. it's a brown color, not purple/blue. what could be the cause?

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2 weeks ago my lower back went out. sunday, went for a walk on the treadmill. monday, went for a long drive. i had a sharp burning pain on the back of my leg behind my knee that went down my calf. today theres bruising on my inner thigh?

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I have a small tear in my acl which caused a severe bone bruise . its been 2 months, can't lock out my knee, have pain...how much longer to heal?

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What could cause bruising behind my knee 5 days after straining my mcl?

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What causes bruising around the knee from a shifting knee cap is this normal?

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Bruise behind my knee, what is this?

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Bruise behind right knee and no injury to it . i don't know how i got it? it's brownish bruise

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What could have caused me to have a bruise and rash on the back of my knee?

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