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Ive had pain just below my left knee cap for about a month, it hurts more when going up and down stairs, and sometimes feels like its going to giveway?

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Dr. Arun Patel answered

Have it checked: It could be bursitis that is causing the symptoms. However with the instability it could represent a ligament injury.

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/10/2015

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A member asked:

Ive had pain just below my left knee cap for about a month, it hurts more when going up and down stairs, and sometimes feels like its going to giveway?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arun Patel answered

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

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