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I've been waking up with sore knees and to touch it feels like i have a bruise there! any ideas? thanks in advance

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Go see your DR: And get checked for strain, inflammation/arthritis or infection of your knee. Take care!

Answered 4/25/2013

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