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A 26-year-old female asked:

Who can i go see with regards to my knees (right knee pains (all puffy and swollen) at the bottom when climbing up or down stairs, left knee gets stuck in a spasm / locks out when crossing or twisting the knee cap) and swollen legs everyday. ?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 50 years experience
Primary care: You may see your primary care provider for an initial evaluation and determination if referral to a rheumatologist or orthopedic surgeon would be appropriate. Wish you good health!
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