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My knee feels tight/sore whenever i bend it however it does not hurt and it is not swollen and i still have full range of motion. it just feels weird

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Effusion: You probably have a little water on your knee. This should improve in a few days.

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/7/2019

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