Top

30

Doctor insights on: Tightness Behind Knee And Calf

Clot: When in doubt, get an ultrasound. Go to urgent care, have the doctor give you an order for a doppler ultrasound to prove there is no clot. ...Read more

Arthroscopy: No do not be worried. This can happen. You have postoperative bleeding. Use heat and ibuprofen. ...Read more

See details: Then see an orthopedist and have the area examined. No one can answer your question without examining the calf. ...Read more

Swelling, history: Calf pain/soreness itself fortunately does not raise concern for a blood clot. Significant swelling of 1 leg but not the other especially in the context of recent immobilization (long flight, injury requiring hospitalization/bedrest) or surgery would suggest a risk of a blood clot in the veins of the leg. History of a clotting disorder or cancer also contributes to suspicion. ...Read more

D Dimer= not specifi: ...4 DVT gold standard is duplex doppler/ ultra sound. If leg swollen, even down 2 the foot is common, if on BCP Ur chances R higher. Talk 2 Ur provider about having this done. ...Read more

Possibly: Possibly.

Ultrasound: On Lovenox (enoxaparin) it would be unlikely to develop another blood clot, however if you have a hypercooagulable condition there is some risk for excess clotting. Have an evaluation with your doctor and you may need an ultrasound to look for progression of the clot. ...Read more

Baker's cyst: You may have a baker's cyst. It is best diagnosed with an ultrasound of the area. An antiinflammatory medication may be helpful until you can have your doctor evaluate this, to make sure it is nothing more serious, such as a blood clot in the deep veins. ...Read more

Baker's cyst?: A Baker's or popliteal cyst is a herniation of fluid from the knee into the area behind the knee, usually due to some acute strain upon the knee with increased fluid therein. A Doppler of the leg would confirm the cyst and hopefully negate any blood clot, which is unlikely with your description. ...Read more

Compartment syndrome: Get an immediate orhtopedic evaluation

Unlikely: In ' young & healthy ' active person to develop DVT by wearing right boots, but see your doctor if suspicious will do a doppler study and and clears your mind. ...Read more

See a doctor: There could be many reasons for pain behind the knee and calf. First go to an er as you need to rule out a blood clot immediately. A knee popliteal cyst or mass may also manifest itself in the back of the knee/calf. Other common causes include tendinitis, early arthritis/wear/tear, ligament injury or meniscus tear. Low back pain may also radiate to the back of the knee. See an orthopedist as well. ...Read more

Possibly related: Your knee and calf pain could be related, including arthritis and a calf strain, but it is important to see your doctor immediately to rule out a blood clot in your lower leg. ...Read more

Effusion: This most likely due to swelling on the knee. The cause of that would most likely be some type of arthritis. ...Read more

Too tight: If you leg swells under or below the brace it is too tight. ...Read more

Patellar tendon: If in the middle just below tibia this is the area of your patellar tendon. Rest, use ice, compress with ace bandage, elevate. This is called RICE. If no improvement see MD. Good luck. ...Read more

Sciatica: While a pulled muscle is certainly possible it is more likely that you're dealing with referred pain from your low back. Sciatica is a pinched nerve that will produce pain from your low back traveling down your leg and sometimes beyond your knee. See an orthopedic surgeon or neurologist for further evaluation. ...Read more

Knee Injury: You need to see an ortho specialist to rule out any patellar injury or you could get x rays and/or MRI of knee joint through pcp to rule out any bony and/or soft tissue injury in and around knee joint. ...Read more

Lump: It sounds like a small cyst and of no consequence and probably not related to your calf ...Read more

Knee brace: Yes get a brace that is more comfortably. ...Read more

Be seen: There are a number of potential causes including problems in the leg itself or even an irritation of a nerve in the back. But if your leg feels tight and/ or swollen without injury I would be seen just to make sure it is not a blood clot, which is potentially life threatening. ...Read more

? Infection: And you want to see doctor for assessment and possible need for antibiotics and other medicines, meanwhile, use pain killers, and warm compresses, good luck ...Read more

Possible Baker cyst: Consult an orthopedic expert. These cysts are usually benign and can be drained in the office setting; however, you must be evaluated for any other possible knee lump causes. ...Read more

Reflux: Such vein problems can usually be managed nonoperatively with compression stockings and leg elevation. You do not need a venogram to make Dx. Venous duplex &/or PPG in an accredited vascular laboratory can confirm venous insufficiency. Reluctance to perform venogram or venous ablation with Hx P Vera as this makes you prone to clotting which could complicate either. Follow with vascular surgeon. ...Read more

Look at compensatory: Patterns from the injury (trauma vectors). If your knee is involved, it also means there's compensation going on below and above at the calf, soleus, and ankle muscles to balance this. Also above is the quads, hamstrings, hips and low back. Get a second opinion and treatment from a neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialist (NMM) doctor of osteopathic medicine for more answers. ...Read more

Get to the doctor: The most common cause of calf swelling on just 1 side is and venous clot or DVT.
This is serious. ...Read more

Hours: Remove the brace and elevate the leg. I would expect the swelling related to the brace to resolve within 4-8 hours. When re-applying the brace, make sure it is not too tight as this will increase the risk of swelling beyond the brace. ...Read more

Fluid/ cyst: A common cause of posterior knee ‘tightness ‘is fluid accumulation between the muscles in the back of the knee (popliteal fossa). Sometimes the fluid is difficult to feel and pain can be ill- defined. Sometimes cysts (popliteal or bakers') will form; usually as a consequence of an intraarticular problem (knee meniscus tear, arthritis). See an ors for evaluation. ...Read more

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you, however, what you described does not suggest DVT.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. ...Read more

It is likely that: The pain you are experiencing is from nerve compression in your back or hip. Unless you have additional reasons like trauma or infection or prolonged immobility it is unlikely you have a DVT. Regardless, if you are having this much concern you should see your health care provider for evaluation. ...Read more