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Swelling On Knee, Hurts, Have To Straighten Leg After Some Times. IS There Something Wrong?
i am 16 years of age and since last year, every now and then my left knee swells up and has like an aching pain . i can t keep this knee bent for a long time as it really hurts. also every 30 minutes i have to straighten my legs and both of them click really loud. is this something i just have to deal with or is there something wrong?
Fri, 22 Mar 2013
Go to orthopedic surgeon. Get joint aspiration cytology and ultrasound/x-ray of knee
after knowing the cause treatment can be started.In the meantime just do hot fomentation twice a day and do not do running or jogging and even avoid prolonged walking till doctor evaluates you
after knowing the cause treatment can be started.In the meantime just do hot fomentation twice a day and do not do running or jogging and even avoid prolonged walking till doctor evaluates you
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