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I've been having knee pains for the past 5 days. the achy pain fluctuates throughout the day. the pain sometimes shoots up to my thighs. what could ca?
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Number of things: If not from trauma or direct injury, you may have early arthritis which would fit your description but not your age. You may also have something called patellofemoral syndrome where your patella does not track correctly along your femoral groove causing pain and even early arthritis. If its that, work on quad strengthening and stretching. Will need phsical exam to be sure.
Answered 9/16/2013
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