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I am looking for some explanation for the bursitis in my knee. can it be related to water retention?
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No: Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa in your knee, which serves as a cushion for the joint. Water retention will typically not manifest in the joint, but rather in relation to your lymphatic system.
Answered 3/13/2016
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