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A member asked:

Hi i have bad knee pain and it pops when i get up.

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Get knee evaluated: Then get the knee evaluated, preferably by an orthopedist. Based on your history of morbid obesity the pain is likely related to either arthritis or a tear.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/1/2014

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Could be: meniscal injury or even ligament damage. see orthopedic doctor to figure out what's wrong.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/18/2014

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