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Should i see a doctor for left leg behind knee pain i can barely walk on it and if i sit down to long for more than 5 min it is really bad for me?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Posterior knee pain: Yes, see orthopedic surgeon. Consider arthritis, gastroc soleus strain, popliteal cyst, referred sciatic pain, and rule out a blood clot with venous doppler.

Dr Dougherty agreed

Answered 8/4/2016

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A member asked:

Should i see a doctor for left leg behind knee pain i can barely walk on it and if i sit down to long for more than 5 min it is really bad for me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr Dougherty agreed

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