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My right knee just below and to the left of my kneecap has searing pain when i bend my knee more than halfway. what could cause? i'm 31, female.

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Chodromalcia Patella: A general term indicating damage to the cartilage under your kneecap. The most common symptom is knee pain that increases when you walk up or down stairs. The range of the treatment between physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medication and possible surgery.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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