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Swelling above right knee cap and thigh. decreases if i elevate it but gets bigger during the day when i walk around or stand up at work for 8 hours?
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Knee swelling: Sounds like an effusion. Check with orthopedic doc if any locking or mechanical problems.
Answered 6/8/2017
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