Knee pain/swelling overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]

Overview

Knee pain is a common symptom in people of all ages. It may start suddenly, often after an injury or exercise. Knee pain may also began as a mild discomfort, then slowly worsen.