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My knee has been giving me problems for a while now.i have pain when walk up&down steps and i have discomfort when walking on a flat surface.

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Knee pain: The answer depends on quite a few factors. Where is the pain specifically? What is your age? Other mechanical symptoms? Swelling, Clicking?

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Answered 3/27/2015

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