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Knee gets very stiff at night. hard to straighten leg. tight rubber band feeling. extends down front of calf. very painful. what is it?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Effusion: This most likely due to swelling on the knee. The cause of that would most likely be some type of arthritis.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 10/23/2020

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

? Acute arthritis : In that knee joint, apply knee braces, not tight though, see your doctor soon or go to ER/Urgent Care , best wishes

Answered 5/4/2018

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A member asked:

Knee gets very stiff at night. hard to straighten leg. tight rubber band feeling. extends down front of calf. very painful. what is it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Hegab agreed

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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