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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Knees?

my legs (knees) hurt and my feet swell and sometimes turn pink (red) I can not let my knees touch at night. and I can not stand or walk long distances and they hurt. i was diagnosed on october 5,2016 with lyme disease, took medro-pak and no one has checked it out
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Hello,

Most probably it could be due to arthritis. Consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. You have to get an MRI scan for further assessment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Knees?

Hello, Most probably it could be due to arthritis. Consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. You have to get an MRI scan for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician