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A member asked:

What is this pain in my right leg? just flew 8000 miles and tender behind knee. also vein bulging.

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Dr. Rodeen Rahbar answered

Specializes in Surgery

See your doctor: It's never normal to have pain, and given all that traveling you need to be checked for blood clots. Get yourself checked out as soon as possible to be sure it's not a problem that could threaten life or limb!

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 7/3/2015

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