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Swollen knee warm to touch?

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Inflamed knee: You have an inflamed knee. Multiple possibilities, including gout or infection. Needs prompt evaluation. An infection could permanently damage your joint.

Dr Namey agreed

Answered 7/14/2017

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Be carefull: With two symptoms you have to be careful, it could infection of the joint, or gout or psudogout, acute rheumatoid arthritis. Please check it out. Good luck. Thank you.

Dr Kuitems and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 6/18/2022

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