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I have pain in the back of my knee with some swelling. should i go to the er?
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Not generally ED.: Generally pain the back of the knee with a discrete lump which gets more prominent when you stand is known as a popliteal or baker's cyst. Benign but sometimes painful. Should see your regular doc at next available visit.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Knee pain: This does not sound like an emergency. Call your doctor to be checked for the cause.
Answered 9/14/2013
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