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Bulge on knee cap sides

2017-10-08 18:09:23
Hi there, My father got a lump on knee cap sides its growing ,bursting out creating pus and again forming a lump creating bigger this time ,when we consult a doctor he said to leave it like that at this age ,my father is 83 .I just want to know what's the problem was and how it can be rectified
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From the description, i think it's septic arthritis . Is he diabetic ? How is his general health ?

Answered2017-10-11 05:18:13

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