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Mild knee pain 2 years. suddenly got worse. back of knee & calf pain. hard 2 straighten. hurts worst in the morning & evening. minimal of swelling?
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Inflammation: Inflammation within the knee joint is the likely cause for the symptoms. It could be associated with cartilage injury. If inflammation occurs within The knee joint . The synovial tissues produces more fluid which leads the swelling of the knee in the pain in the back of the knee and it also makes it difficult for you to straighten the knee. The other reason could be a meniscal injury .
Answered 2/26/2016
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See specialist.: See a non-surgical sports medicine specialist, who can sort out what might be the problem, and offer you a treatment plan.
Answered 3/29/2016
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