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Pulsating/throbbing discomfort that comes and goes throughout the day behind my knee (back side) no swelling or hotness walking has no impact plz help?

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Strain: Possible strain or tear of supporting ligaments in the knee. See your health provider to assess if further testing or treatment is needed.

Answered 5/17/2015

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Cyst vs vessel: This can be a Baker's cyst or blood vessel enlargement like an aneurysm or clot. Your physician will need to evalaute you for these possibiities

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Answered 9/15/2020

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