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A 45-year-old male asked:
45 yo male, very active entire life. do cardio (elliptical), yoga and weights multiple times a week. added more walking to my regiment, and gradually started getting a pop then slight pain in left knee left side. no swelling. what should i do?
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Dr. David Brouweranswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Knee pain : It could be a meniscal (cartilage) tear from the increased activity. Also ITB syndrome or LCL strain are possible. Start with eval by your primary care doctor.
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