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My daughter is experiencing knee swelling. the following also describe her: knee pain and painful swollen joints. what should she do?
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Depends: If it is enough to bother her & interfere with common daily activities she needs to be evaluated. This could be any one of a number of trauma/infectious or immune mediated issues. Exam & possible testing are the only way to sort out the cause and treatment.
Answered 1/26/2018
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