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I get a terrible pain in the back of my knee, I think it is my Gastrocnemius muscle. when the pain happens I have to stop walking, it happens all the time. what do i need to do? what kind of dr do i see for this? I went to Rothman Inst Friday for my knee but he said nothing about the pain in the back of my leg.
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello, Thanks for your query. It seems that you are having pain in your calves specially after walking. It can happen due to- 1. Calf muscle strain and tear - Usually due to overwork and overstretching of the muscles. Recent increase in leg exercises may cause these. Gradual increase in exercise and pain killers with mild anti inflammatory drugs can help +in reducing the symptoms. 2. Muscle ischaemia- associated with diabetes usually. There is acute pain associated with it. 3. Deep vein thrombosis- comes last among the list of probable diagnosis. You may get the initial physical examination, relevant tests and treatment done under care of 'Orthopaedician'.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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What Causes Terrible Pain In Back Of Knee?
Hello, Thanks for your query. It seems that you are having pain in your calves specially after walking. It can happen due to- 1. Calf muscle strain and tear - Usually due to overwork and overstretching of the muscles. Recent increase in leg exercises may cause these. Gradual increase in exercise and pain killers with mild anti inflammatory drugs can help +in reducing the symptoms. 2. Muscle ischaemia- associated with diabetes usually. There is acute pain associated with it. 3. Deep vein thrombosis- comes last among the list of probable diagnosis. You may get the initial physical examination, relevant tests and treatment done under care of Orthopaedician . I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care