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What genetic muscle disorder could make your knee hurt?

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Many: Because many things can lead to the symptom you are experiencing, you need to see a doctor who will talk with you about this, examine you, and run appropriate tests as necessary for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/23/2014

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