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I always get brouses on my knees accept this time it got swollen , red , hot to touch, and itchy , it has been 5 days like this. what could it be?

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Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

Cellulitis: Cellulitis preps teller bursitis with infection. Seek medical attention asap.

Answered 2/2/2016

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A member asked:

I always get brouses on my knees accept this time it got swollen , red , hot to touch, and itchy , it has been 5 days like this. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

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