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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Knees?

My daughter who is 6 y.o. has had swollen knees and pain for the last three weeks. Originally we thought the swelling was acquired when she bruised her ankles when she tried doing a cartwheel in gym and landing on the both ankles. The bruising is long gone and since then she has a cold and fevers on and off. She has also had a rash on her lower legs. She refuses to play outside at school because of the knee pain, which isn t like her.LShe comes home from school with swollen knees that look like there may be fluid in the joint. Her only other significant health history includes strabismus which she has wears corrective lenses. She has no allergies.
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Hi, this could be due to Rickets or idiopathic rheumatoid arthritis. Do a calcium and phosphate levels, X ray wrist ap view for Rickets, rheumatoid factor levels. Depending on reports calcium Syrup or inflammation decreasing drugs should be given.
I hope this has helped you.
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Knees?

Hi, this could be due to Rickets or idiopathic rheumatoid arthritis. Do a calcium and phosphate levels, X ray wrist ap view for Rickets, rheumatoid factor levels. Depending on reports calcium Syrup or inflammation decreasing drugs should be given. I hope this has helped you. If you have any more questions, i will be happy to help you.