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All day iv been getting sharp pain in my left knee should i go to the er and get it looked at?
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NO: If it is red/ warm swollen: Go to ER. If just pain: try ibuprofen/ rest. if not better in 2 days : Go to Urgent care!!
Answered 6/21/2014
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