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Knee hurt when walking down stairs sometimes right knee now left knee it is very painful to walk downstairs general walking is fine i am aged 40?
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Most likely knee cap: Problem because you apply a lot of force and stress on the knee cap(patella) while performing those function, so check it out.
Answered 1/1/2023
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