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Why does my knee swell up when i get a shower and stays swollen for an hour after?

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Dr. Marshall Solomon answered

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Swelling after showe: Swelling after a warm-hot shower increases the circulation around joints. It is temporary.

Answered 5/6/2018

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A member asked:

Why does my knee swell up when i get a shower and stays swollen for an hour after?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marshall Solomon answered

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