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The back of my knee hurts to bend or straighten. what is it?

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To have pain in the: Back of the knee few things should be considered, you may have a cyst behind the knee, you may have varicose veins inflammation, get checked.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/1/2023

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