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I have bad pain in my knee, i can feel it grinding and it's painful. i can't walk very well because of the pain. it's swollen. should i go to a.e ?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: You should see an orthopedist or rheumatologist. There are several possible causes with chondromalacia being a common one in a young woman.

Answered 9/11/2014

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A member asked:

I have bad pain in my knee, i can feel it grinding and it's painful. i can't walk very well because of the pain. it's swollen. should i go to a.e ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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