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What are the best and most effective healing treatments for arthritis and/or joint swelling?
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Depends: Not all joint swelling is from arthritis. There are many reasons for joint swelling, effusion, or fluid on the knee. First step in treatment is accurate diagnosis. Consult with an orthopedic surgeon or rheumatologist to get started.
Answered 6/5/2017
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