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I woke up from radiating back knee calf pain to the ankle. itwas relieved after taking diclofenac. what could be thepossible diagnosis?
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See details: Your description is not specific enough but possible causes including knee issues teat, strain, tendinitis, etc) or muscle strains or pulls. If it persists, have it evaluated.
Answered 7/29/2016
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Sciatica?: Pinching a nerve in your low back can cause pain to radiate from your knee to your ankle or foot. It could also be a problem in the knee joint itself, or even in the calf muscle. If it recurs, you should be evaluated by a doctor.
Answered 5/15/2013
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Nerve?: It may be due to a nerve entrapment from your lower back. Mri will help determine the cause but can be due from many other things.
Answered 5/16/2013
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