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How serious is fluid on knee and what can be done?
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See details: The presence of joint fluid indicates inflammation. There are numerous causes of joint inflammation. The type of fluid often helps to identify the cause. The seriousness depends of the underlying cause and the amount of inflammation.
Answered 1/4/2015
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Not normal.: Fluid on the knee is not normal. Something is wrong, causing the knee to produce fluid. See an orthopedic knee surgeon, to determine the cause.
Answered 9/2/2015
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