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I recently developed a swollen, painful, stiff left knee, but have no history of trauma to the joint. any ideas for the cause?
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Get evaluated: There could be many causes including arthritis and infections. You need to get evaluated to get correct diagnosis and treatment options.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Time 4 medical eval.: There are several possible causes of atraumatic knee swelling and pain. Inflammatory arthritis, degenerative arthritis, gout, and infection are a few of the possibilities. A visit to your physician should be able to give you an answer.
Answered 9/14/2013
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