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Torn meniscus right knee..pain &swelling knee down.now also thigh is swollen. larger than left one.could this be from knee injury or something else?
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Blood clot?: Probably should go to ER to get checked with Doppler ultrasound for possible DVT
Answered 3/27/2016
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Joint fluid.: It could be joint fluid from the knee, building up i just above the kneecap , in the area of the distal thigh.
Answered 3/30/2016
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