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Woke up back of knee itching, swelling and painful what could it be? knee almost feels numb please help?
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Of course the first : thing one thinks of is trauma.... did you injure it in some way? Other thoughts would be a Baker's cyst or fluid collection behind the knee or, less likely, a blood clot. The only way to know is to be evaluated, perhaps considering an ultrasound exam. See your Doctor. Good wishes:)
Answered 11/30/2016
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