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I'm having pain behind my knee, where top of calf meets back of knee and is swollen behind the knee. please advise; ice at home or dr visit for me?

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

See a doctor: Possibilities include a cyst and DVT( deep vein thrombosis), so please see a doctor for examination and appropriate tests. DVT is serious.

Answered 5/15/2014

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A member asked:

I'm having pain behind my knee, where top of calf meets back of knee and is swollen behind the knee. please advise; ice at home or dr visit for me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrea Brand answered

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