Persistent Knee Swelling

Okay, that's helpful information. Your answers suggest that your knee swelling may be due to osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis) or a related condition. Significant osteoarthritis or other types of arthritis in which there is little or no inflammation tend to cause more pain and/or swelling after use or at night. Another possibility is a torn piece of cartilage (called a torn meniscus) or a ligament injury, especially if there is locking of the knee or giving way.

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Have you had problems with easy bruising or bleeding? For example, when you go to the dentist, do your gums bleed more than is normal? Or, do you take a medication, such as coumadin, that might "thin" the blood, causing a tendency to bruise or bleed more easily?

Yes, I have had problems with easy bruising or bleeding.

No, I have not had problems with easy bruising or bleeding.