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A member asked:

There is constant swelling and pain under my knee cap.sometimes it pops and hurts into the inside of my knee.i can run but it hurts.what's wrong?

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Dr. Chad Zooker answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

May be tendonitis: If your pain is focal at the bottom end of your kneecap one possibility is patellar tedonitis. You can treat with ice, anti-inflammatories, stretching, and use of a chopat or similar brace when running. There are other possible causes and you should see an orthopaedic surgery for examination to be sure.

Dr Ihle agreed

Answered 5/2/2013

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