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Im a 22 years old female and i've been having the worse knee pain , i was told it was arithis but i'm not sure how i can be sure?
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Unusual: I'd say it's kind of unusual for a 22 year old to have arthritis unless you've had lots of injuries to the knee when you were younger. An xray can show signs of arthritis. When i see a 22 year old with knee pain, it's usually because of soft tissue problems (muscles and ligaments), rather than arthritis. If the pain is continuing, i recommended checking back in with your doctor.
Answered 8/1/2012
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Check with your pcp: At 22 you should not have any significant arthritis unless you played a lot of sports or had a knee injury. If you are having a lot of knee pain you should consult your pcp or orthopedist. An exam, xray and possibly an MRI would help clearly define what is going on with your knee.
Answered 6/13/2014
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