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Im 27 years old and have never had problems with my knees but now my knees have started to hurt, when walking, stairs & sitting what could be the cause?
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Will need consult: Several problems can produce knee pain: from weak muscles, overweight, etc to more severe problems such as infections, inflammation (arthritis) or ligament problems. Please, consult your physician to have the first step which is history and physical examination.
Answered 7/6/2013
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