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21y/o female athlete with pain in front of knee cap, stiff, some swelling. should i see a doctor?
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Patella issue: Based on your age, I'd be thinking of a patella chondromalacia/ alignment issue irritated by activity. Also, you might have a patella bursitis if you've had some trauma to the area. I'd go with some rest, ice and NSAIDs. If symptoms persist, I'd get an orthopedic exam.
Answered 12/10/2014
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