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I woke up with my left knee swollen it hurts n is uncomfortable to move the surrounding areas are fine i see a little bump like a dark pimple what?

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Abscess: You may have skin infection going on. The pimple has spread inflammation around and that's what causes pain and swelling. See doc to get it treated. Don't tamper with it yourself.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/3/2018

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A member asked:

I woke up with my left knee swollen it hurts n is uncomfortable to move the surrounding areas are fine i see a little bump like a dark pimple what?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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