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Hi, i woke up this morning with a very swollen knee. there is little to no pain its just extremely tight and swollen. i dont recollect whether i injured it or not but it may of resulted from squating. its been 3 days since that and the swelling appeared t

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Dr. Merrill Reuter answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Ice and advil (ibuprofen): if not better in day or two may need to have it checked

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/12/2018

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A member asked:

Hi, i woke up this morning with a very swollen knee. there is little to no pain its just extremely tight and swollen. i dont recollect whether i injured it or not but it may of resulted from squating. its been 3 days since that and the swelling appeared t

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Merrill Reuter answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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