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I have started having intense stinging pain behind my knee...it hurts to bend it. i haven't injured myself at all recently. what is this?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It could be : Arthritis, tendinitis, strain, sprain etc. Follow up with ur dr. For any concern. Take care! http://www.Knee-pain-explained.Com/pain-behind-the-knee.Html.

Answered 4/19/2014

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