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Red and warm knee cap. what from?
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Infection per patell: The first thing to clarify is this an infection in the per patellar bursa on the top of the kneecap. That needs to carefully evaluated immediately after than then we consider other causes of inflammation. This could be crystals like gout or pseudogout and then other things.
Answered 3/25/2022
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It suggests a local issue. It obviously shows significant inflammation but the exact cause requires a bit more exploration. The inflammation could be a case of prepatellar bursitis or from an infection within the knee joint itself. It could be from local trauma and that would include an insect sting or even being bitten by some large insect. This condition requires prompt medical attention.
Answered 5/9/2022
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