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Come and go mild pain and popping feeling in l knee 5 weeks after day of strenuous physical activity. getting somewhat better with time. see a dr.?

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Yes : Most injuries or inflammations of the knee get better with 5-6 weeks after they occur. If symptoms persist better to get checked out by a doc. Popping of the knee may be a patella problem, bursitis, plicae or a torn meniscus. Examination may include an mri.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 12/1/2013

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A member asked:

Come and go mild pain and popping feeling in l knee 5 weeks after day of strenuous physical activity. getting somewhat better with time. see a dr.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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