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My nephew 19 has problem of severe knee pain with swelling.pls suggest the treatment for his relief?

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Dr. Alvin Stein answered

Specializes in Pain Management

He needs to see Dr: Could have a torn cartilage or other internal derangement. Needs to be examined and treated correctly.

Answered 2/22/2013

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Needs evaluation: Knee swelling in a 19 year old. Unless there has been trauma to the knee a torn cartilage would be very unlikely. Have him see a rheumatologist.

Answered 2/22/2013

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