assessed according to the severity and persistence of symptoms.

When Should Knee Pain Be Checked?

Many mild episodes of knee pain improve with simple measures.

But a medical evaluation becomes more important when symptoms are:

Persistent or progressively worsening

Accompanied by significant swelling

Associated with a new lump or mass

Present at rest or repeatedly waking you at night

Not improving after an injury

Associated with an unexplained loss of function

Accompanied by fever or other signs of illness

The exact threshold for evaluation depends on the person’s age, medical

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