MANY POSSIBILITIES: Mindy1 there are many possibilities. Most commonly this can be a flare of arthritis, especially because of the swelling. The swelling is a sign of a problem in the knee joint and not usually just overuse. You should have xrays and see a doctor.
Answered 8/7/2018
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Knee pain: Several possible causes. This requires a visit to your doctor for a check up and blood tests.
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Clarify Diagnosis: You need more information. The pain can be in the knee, around the knee, or developed at another site like the hip and referred to the knee.
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R/o instability: The mechanical problem of knee instability needs to be evaluated by a rheumatologist who will not just look for cruciate ligament and meniscus problems.
Answered 2/27/2012
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