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What could cause recurring knee fluid with no injury? drained 2x (cortisone shot both times), scope and still having issues..

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See a rheumatologist: There are many possible causes for the continued swelling. See a rheumatologist.

Answered 6/7/2018

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

See below: Inflammatory arthritis such gout, RA and others can do this. Infections can do this as well---see a rheumatologist to better sort this out.

Answered 6/7/2018

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A member asked:

What could cause recurring knee fluid with no injury? drained 2x (cortisone shot both times), scope and still having issues..

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

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