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My knee seems to swell and it hurts. my husband tells me its fluid on the knee. what can i do to stop it from swelling up on me? how can i stop pain?
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See your doctor: Your doctor can examine your knee to determine what is causing the pain and swelling . You may need an xray. Once the cause is determined the doctor can come up with a treatment plan to help reduce the pain and swelling.
Answered 7/30/2013
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