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[|Human|] HI Dr. Stephen, My daughter has been having problem with her knees for sometime now they are swollen and she s always complaining that they hurt the bone in her knee be a littlte hot.She has never played any sports.I m trying to understand what this could be.I hope that you can understand me but ask me anything.
[|AI|]  Hello! Thank you for writing! From the signs, swelling, pain and warmth of the knee it may be an arthritis. When has the pain appeared? Are other joints involved? Does your daughter have stiffness when she wakes up in the morning? I suggest you to see a rheumatologist doctor. Diagnosis is made by clinical examination from an appropriate health professional, and may be supported by other tests such as radiology and blood tests, depending on the type of suspected arthritis. All arthritis potentially feature pain. Pain patterns may differ depending on the arthritis and the location. Rheumatoid arthritis is generally worse in the morning and associated with stiffness; in the early stages, patients often have no symptoms after a morning shower. Osteoarthritis, on the other hand, tends to be worse after exercise. Elements of the history of the disorder guide diagnosis. Important features are speed and time of onset, pattern of joint involvement, symmetry of symptoms, early morning stiffness, tenderness, gelling or locking with inactivity, aggravating and relieving factors, and other systemic symptoms. Physical examination may confirm the diagnosis, or may indicate systemic disease. Radiographs are often used to follow progression or help assess severity. Blood tests and X-rays of the affected joints often are performed to make the diagnosis. Screening blood tests are indicated if certain arthritis are suspected. These might include: rheumatoid factor, antinuclear factor (ANF), extractable nuclear antigen, and specific antibodies. Wish your daughter good health. Thank you!