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What can i take for a swollen knee?

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Depends: It depends on what is causing it whether it be trauma, inflammatory arthritis, gout, or osteoarthritis. Have it evaluated to better determine what to do.

Answered 4/12/2013

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Aleve (naproxen) or Advil: It depends on the cause of this arthritic inflammation. Has the knee been x rayed? If not get the knee examined and x rayed. In the meantime you can try aleve (naproxen) or advil.

Answered 4/12/2013

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