What causes swelling and redness behind the knee?
Patient: Hi I have a very sore leg above my calf,and behind my knee. It is extremely hard to walk on! No pain when sitting. Behind the knee is swollen and slightly red. I have not knocked or banged this. I am 52 woman and just started statins a week ago . Any ideas what this could be ? Thanks sue Doctor: Hi,Thanks  for  your query.According to your description , pain over your knee seems to be inflammatory in nature. It could be an acute attack of gout.I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination and rule out any infective cause.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care