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What Causes Chronic Swelling In The Knee While Suffering From Obesity?
My right knee has been swollen for about 5 years and to me it seem to be getting larger. I have had xrays done and they havent found anything wrong. One doctor said it was because I am obese. Well I have lost over 80 pounds and my knee is bigger now than before.No one can seem to help me but my knee is bigger and it bothers me to walk sometimes and now it make a popping noise if i sit a period of time and it gets stiff all the time. I need help
Sat, 12 Jan 2019
Hello,
We have to rule out possible causes like knee joint effusion.
Consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
We have to rule out possible causes like knee joint effusion.
Consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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