<s>[INST] Last night a vein popped in the back of my knee. I put ice on it which reduced the sweliing but it s still there, gone hard and is very tender. My leg feels tight and uncomfortable. Should i see my doctor? I was squatting on my haunches when it happened. Lauren, aged 50 [/INST] Hello, Yes, you must see your doctor.it should not be ignored. This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However, I would like to examine & investigate the patient in detail. Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder, if there is any. Anyway it may be tried -- Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days. -- Caldikind plus  (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days. (You may need the help of your local doctor to get these medicines). -- Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold air -- Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. -- Use no pillow under the head. -- Avoid painful acts & activities. -- Do mild exercises for  knees and ankles and feet --(Take help of a  physiotherapist). --Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. --Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nirmal Chander Gupta, Orthopaedic Surgeon </s>