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I feel very intense heaviness on the back of my right knee and little below that too. it is worst when i stand for longer time?
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Sonogram first: 1. Possible deep vein thrombosis (especially if you are a smoker, had recent leg injury, or family history of blood clots) doppler study? 2. Is there a soft tissue mass in that area? Sonogram may help find it. 3. Possible pressure on the s1 nerve root (but less likely).
Answered 9/28/2016
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