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Should i see a doctor about knee issues? i have been having severe knee pain for the past couple years on and off and it has been getting persistently worse. i'm not sure if i should go see a doctor or not because my family does have a history of joint is
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Knee : Knee pain can be caused by a variety of causes. In patients who have had a prior injury, such as sports injuries, ligament (acl, pcl) problems can be a concern, as can meniscal or cartilage injuries. In older patients, arthritis can be a cause. There are some knee problems that are caused by congenital issues such as patellar tracking problems. If knee pain is persistent; is limiting activity; if the knee is locking or giving way; or if the knee is swelling and tender then the patient should be seen for an evaluation so that the cause of the knee pain or instability can be determined.
Answered 1/18/2019
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