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Lately i have been having a hard time with my knee. after sitting with it being bent for a period of time,its very painful to straighten it and stand.

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tricky: cannot say in your particular case, but generally, these are sprained tendons and get better in hours to a day with rest and anti-inflammatories. Perhaps icing it. Gradually increasing the range of motion when the pain goes down a bit is often done.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 10/21/2015

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