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I have been experiencing knee pain every time walking up stairs and it's just in my right leg. i'm still young so why does this happen?

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Several causes: There are several possible causes including patellar tendinitis, chondromalacia and osteoarthritis. See an orthopedist.

Dr Prager agreed

Answered 1/27/2013

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