Can a blood clot cause radiating knee pain that becomes worse with bending knees?

Hi,

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I understand your concern.

You have mentioned pain in the back of your knee region, which radiated both up and down. You have not mentioned any particular injury to the affected knee. In my opinion, at your age, a common cause of such pain is chondromalacia which is softening of the knee cap cartilage. Most of the cases of such knee pain need to be managed conservatively, especially if there are no other associated symptoms like instability, swelling, etc. So, initially, you can start with an anti-inflammatory medication that suits your body for five to seven days. Ice packs can be done initially in case of pain for 20 days. Intensive physical therapy should be initiated with emphasis on strengthening of quadriceps and stretching of hamstring group of muscles. Avoid any high-impact activity which increases your pain, avoid sitting cross-legged, etc. If this helps you, then it can be continued. Otherwise, we will require an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan of the affected knee.

Do not hesitate to get back to me should you need any further information.

Thanks and regards.