Egypt's second faith is Coptic Christianity. Copts are heirs of an ancient Christian rite. Coptic Christianity was the predominant religion in Egypt until the 10th century when a lot of Christians diverted to Islam. Christianity itself was brought in Egypt by St. Mark in the middle of the first century AD.
Other possible causes of swelling behind the knee include abscesses (infections); tumors of the skin, soft tissue, or bones; bleeding; deep venous thrombosis (blood clot in the deep veins of the legs); or deformity of the joint after a fracture of any of the bones of your knee joint.
Pain behind the Knees â Causes, Risk Factors and Treatment. An injury or blow to the back of the leg due to a fall or some other accident may lead to considerable pain in the posterior knee region. A sprain may lead to considerable pain, that may be accompanied by redness and swelling.