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I am experiencing knee pain. the following also describes me: painful swollen joints. what should i do?

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Joint pain: start with you pediatrician or primary care physician and get basic labs, including testing for Lyme Disease. Then consider seeing a Rheumatologist as you could have Juvenile Arthritis

Answered 2/25/2018

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A member asked:

I am experiencing knee pain. the following also describes me: painful swollen joints. what should i do?

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Dr. James Bucci answered

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