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What can i do for my knee that is slightly swollen, hurts to put weight on and to move from siting to standing. and also just to bend it?
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RICE and an eval: Rest, ice, compression, elevation. You should also get a physician to take a look at it to make sure it is not something more serious, like an infection, fracture or significant tendon injury.
Answered 11/17/2013
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