Question 1

i've been having constant dull/heavy pain in my left calf and back of knee no matter what i do; walk, sit, lie down rest. no injury, swelling nor hot.

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HalfCalf HalfDeCalf: If you haven't injured or strained your calf, if the skin is not discolored, if the knee or calf is not swollen (check carefully behind the knee;compare with the other side), if you can breathe OK and don't have any chest pain, if you can walk OK and you have no back pain, then I'd give it a week and see what happens.Use Motrin and/or Tylenol (acetaminophen) and be careful. If it persists or gets worse, see a doc

Question 2

having pain in left knee the back that goes down to my calf ?

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See Doctor: Without any specific cause, pain in the area could represent a deep vein thrombosis which can be life threatening.  You need to be evaluated immediately.

Question 3

2 mo my knee has hurt. back of knee mostly & throbs into calf some. hurts to straighten all the way but especially bending. getting worse.

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K née: you may have some internal derangement of the knee joint I would suggest you see an orthopedic specialist

Question 4

i have had arthroplasty, and bilateral releases,  amongst other things performed on both knees 5 weeks ago. i have pain from my back to my calf?

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Call you doctor now: recent surgery and pain in calf, even as you describe, warrants evaluation for a blood clot in the leg.  these are called DVT's and present with pain and swelling of the affected leg.  If you have any chest pain and or shortness of breath go straight to the emergency room.

Question 5

my right calf and back on knee is tight and stiff with some pain, worse on walking after sitting?

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See a doctor: There could be many reasons for pain behind the knee and calf. First go to an er as you need to rule out a blood clot immediately. A knee popliteal cyst  or mass may also manifest itself in the back of the knee/calf. Other common causes include tendinitis, early arthritis/wear/tear, ligament injury or meniscus tear. Low back pain may also radiate to the back of the knee. See an orthopedist as well.

Question 6

pain spreading from below my knee at the back to the front and the rest of the back of my calf feels like a stinging sensation  ?

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Leg pain: It appears that your discomfort isn't arrising within the knee joint itself. If that's the case, and if there's no history of leg strain, calf muscle inflammation or phlebitis are concerns. See your physician if there's persistent calf pain,swelling or tenderness.

Question 7

mild knee pain 2 years. suddenly got worse. back of knee & calf pain. hard 2 straighten. hurts worst in the morning & evening. minimal of swelling?

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Inflammation: Inflammation  within the knee joint is the likely cause for the symptoms. It could be associated with cartilage injury. If inflammation occurs within The knee joint . The synovial tissues produces more fluid which leads the swelling of the knee in the pain in the back of the knee and it also makes it difficult for you to straighten the knee. The other reason could be a meniscal injury .

Question 8

at random times the back of my left knee gets swollen and this bad pain comes in and sometimes goes down my calf, any suggestions on what it may be?

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Bakers Cyst: A Bakers Cyst is one possibility, especially if your knee is not hot or swollen.

Question 9

cracking and stiff sharp knee pain x2 days today started having calf pain
it hurts to have anything even touch my  outside rt. knee or back of calf?

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Knee pain: If this isn't due to a recent injury, possibilities include tendonitis, prior cartilage tear, ruptured Baker's cyst,or phlebitis.  I recommend an examination by a physician who will also order a knee xray and/or  a leg ultrasound if deemed advisable depending upon the examination results.

Question 10

i(30) had pain at side of my knee which radiates to calf, it started a month back, then i stopped running , but it started again as i resumed running?

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Muscle strain: Calf pain during exercise could be related to muscle strain. The gastrocsoleus muscle complex is the big muscle that makes up most of your calf. Running injuries often can precipitate an injury to this muscle or its tendons located around the knee.  These symptoms may appear to resolve when you are just walking, but quickly return as you attempt to run again. Rest, ice are good things to try first

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I've been having constant dull/heavy pain in my left calf and back of knee no matter what i do; walk, sit, lie down rest. no injury, swelling nor hot.

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Having pain in left knee the back that goes down to my calf ?

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2 mo my knee has hurt. back of knee mostly & throbs into calf some. hurts to straighten all the way but especially bending. getting worse.

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I have had arthroplasty, and bilateral releases, amongst other things performed on both knees 5 weeks ago. i have pain from my back to my calf?

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My right calf and back on knee is tight and stiff with some pain, worse on walking after sitting?

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Pain spreading from below my knee at the back to the front and the rest of the back of my calf feels like a stinging sensation ?

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Mild knee pain 2 years. suddenly got worse. back of knee & calf pain. hard 2 straighten. hurts worst in the morning & evening. minimal of swelling?

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At random times the back of my left knee gets swollen and this bad pain comes in and sometimes goes down my calf, any suggestions on what it may be?

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Cracking and stiff sharp knee pain x2 days today started having calf pain it hurts to have anything even touch my outside rt. knee or back of calf?

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I(30) had pain at side of my knee which radiates to calf, it started a month back, then i stopped running , but it started again as i resumed running?

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