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What Causes Swelling Of The Knees Having Varicose Vein In Both Legs?
I have varicose veins in both legs. About 3 weeks back, my knee started to swell and now I cannot bend my knee, the pain is awful. Now the knee is warm to the touch and there is pronounced swelling on one side of the knee as well as the back of the knee. I cannot lie on my side at all, the pain travels up to the back of the upper leg and hip...Should I go to ER. I have a doctors. appit Minday,9/14
Wed, 19 Nov 2014
Hi, It could be Deep vein thrombosis or a knee joint effusion(Collection of fluid in the knee joint).
Either way you should see your Doctor who can examine you and order necessary investigations like an Ultrasound or Doppler scan. There is no need to worry and it can be treated. Do let us know if we can help you with other queries that you might have.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.
Either way you should see your Doctor who can examine you and order necessary investigations like an Ultrasound or Doppler scan. There is no need to worry and it can be treated. Do let us know if we can help you with other queries that you might have.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.
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