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My knee is hot and alittle swollen under the knee cap. it hurts ! i did not fall , or twist it. last time i fell was in feb on ice. ?

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Bursitis: Probably a pre platellar bursitis. Go to see a Dr for a local injection of anti-inflammatory medication.

Answered 8/19/2014

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