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What causes tight joints in the knees?
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Fluid: May be fluid in the knee can make you feel tight becuse the space in the joint becom smaller due to valium of the fliud.
Answered 8/13/2017
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Many possibilities: Knee stiffness can be due to many things such as gout, infection, inflammation of the bursa, or due to tendon, cartilage, or bone abnormalities. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.
Answered 3/12/2018
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