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Back of my knee up into my thigh a little is really achy and hurts. it started after i sat for few hours at work then got up to do things and has hurt all day. i did do a lot of walking yesterday. could this be the cause? should i worry about a clot?

Q: back of my knee up into my thigh a little is really achy and hurts. it started after i sat for few hours at work then got up to do things and has hurt all day. i did do a lot of walking yesterday. could this be the cause? should i worry about a clot?

: It is less likely the symptom of a blood clot in your leg. You can take some tylenol or motrin in the the next 24 hours and observe. See a doctor if symptom gets worse after 24 hours. Take care.

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It is less likely the symptom of a blood clot in your leg. You can take some tylenol or motrin in the the next 24 hours and observe. See a doctor if symptom gets worse after 24 hours. Take care.

Answered 7/18/2023

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A member asked:

Back of my knee up into my thigh a little is really achy and hurts. it started after i sat for few hours at work then got up to do things and has hurt all day. i did do a lot of walking yesterday. could this be the cause? should i worry about a clot?

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