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Having a sharp pain behind my knee toward my lower thigh when i fold my leg or over stretch it, also if i press the area. cause for concern?

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Maybe: Part of the decision about seriousness of this depends on how long and cause of the pain(like, injury or not). If this has been going on for more than a few weeks, it is more likely to need some sort of intervention. If it is recent, you should make sure you do not have a blood clot.

Answered 11/20/2016

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A member asked:

Having a sharp pain behind my knee toward my lower thigh when i fold my leg or over stretch it, also if i press the area. cause for concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

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