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Knee pain and stiffness in joints...my aunt has very serious knee pain and hard friction in her knees due to lack in synovial fluids, please advice.?

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Arthritis possibly.: she may have arthritis. she should be evaluated by an orthopedic surgeon. Xrays should be obtained to see if there is arthritis present in her knee.

Answered 5/9/2019

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