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This question has two parts and is intended to identify mild knee pain that is likely to get better on its own. Examples of problems that can cause mild knee pain like this are mild sprains and strains.

1) Would you consider your knee pain mild? That is, despite your knee pain, are you still able to do most or all of your regular activities without too much difficulty?

and,

2) Has your knee pain been going on for less than three weeks?

Yes to both questions.

No to one or both questions.

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	Check a Symptom Knee Pain This question has two parts and is intended to identify mild knee pain that is likely to get better on its own. Examples of problems that can cause mild knee pain like this are mild sprains and strains. 1) Would you consider your knee pain mild? That is, despite your knee pain, are you still able to do most or all of your regular activities without too much difficulty? and, 2) Has your knee pain been going on for less than three weeks? Yes to both questions. No to one or both questions. Related Information ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injuries Ankylosing Spondylitis Arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease Bursitis Chondromalacia Fibromyalgia Gout Infectious Arthritis Knee Sprain Leg Fracture Osteoarthritis Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries Pseudogout (CPPD) Psoriatic Arthritis Reiter's Syndrome Rheumatoid Arthritis Tendonitis Torn Meniscus Source: from the Harvard Health Publications Family Health Guide, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell. Use of this content is subject to specified Terms and Conditions and a Medical Disclaimer. Email this page \| Printer friendly \| Bookmark this page
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