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I have a bruised feeling on my right knee cap. there is no bruise and i have not been active as of late so it's not from running. what can be causing?

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Bursitis: It could be mild pre-patellar bursitis. Not a serious condition.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/27/2013

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