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After exercise, i have extreme knee pain and sometimes swelling under or around kneecap. i play basketball.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Sounds like: Prepatellar inflammation. See your rheumatologist or orthopedist!

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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