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I'm permanently swollen and have a painful knee joint, what could this be?
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Arthritis: It could be a number of different things, including arthritis, infection, or an injury. You should get evaluated to get a proper diagnosis and treatment options.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Knee pain: Is it unilateral? Consider meniscal or ligament tear, arthritis, strain or quad/patellar tendon tear, clot, edema, vascular or neurogenic issues.
Answered 7/31/2013
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