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My knees began by swelling and hurting with no injury,after a week of ice and some rest they wont bend and hurt and swell,what is your opinion this?

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

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Oa: it is osteoarthritis, now use warm water shower, and may take some NSAID, avoid exercise until pain goes away.

Answered 12/15/2014

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A member asked:

My knees began by swelling and hurting with no injury,after a week of ice and some rest they wont bend and hurt and swell,what is your opinion this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrit Singh answered

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