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Why do knees crack when bending

I have gain alot of weight during lockdown. So i decided to do some yoga and excercise But, while bending my knees some kind of cracking sound is coming from both of my knee joins..it is serious?

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Kindly discuss on video ... Read More

My knees make cracking sound whenever I fold them. Wanted to know if it is calcium deficiency or something serious as this is happening since a year now.

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May be due to deficiency of synovial fluids ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I am feeling some cracking sound on my knees while bending the knees and doing squats.There is no pain only sound. Kindly help me. Thank you

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Cracking sound from the joints indicate lack of exercise. Kindly do exercises for the affected joints. You may take multivitamin tabs for10 days. ... Read More

My knees make cracking sound most of the time ..but there is no pain...i hear cracking sound when i bend or move my knees..sometimes even while walking..is it a cause of worry?? what should i do?

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It calls for increased physical a activities. ... Read More

I started having cracking/ grinding sound when I bend my knee or doing squats , but I don't have any pain .is it a serious problem?

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Hi Such sounds are quite commonly seen in perfectly normal people. If you do not have any pain associated with such sounds, you don't need to worry about them. If you get pain/fever/swelling alongwith ... Read More

I get pain while bending knees or while climbing down or up on the stairs. I have routine of going gym. Sometimes I feel cracking noise in knees. I used to take thyroid medicines before, but stopped it 5 months before. Please advise on the same. Thanks.

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Knee pain in young ladies are usually patello femoral which causes pain while climbing up or coming down the stairs. Exercises under the guidance of physiotherapist and some medication will help you , ... Read More

Pain in knees and swelling in foot, having too much pain in the knee while bend... ... ... ... ... .

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X-ray. OA reason. Physiotherapy treatment must. Avoid long sitting and standing. After relief start gradually quadriceps exercises ... Read More

Hi, I have been experiencing pain in my right knee since three weeks. The pain occurs while trying to bend, sit and stand. There is also knee cracking sound while trying to bend and stretch my legs. Kindly suggest.

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Most likely you are having softening of the cartilage of the knee cap called as chondromalacia Patella.. do quadriceps exercises and it will get relieved slowly ... Read More

After my femur surgery happened before 1 month I am not able to bend my knee and the knee is looking puff like swelling.how can I bend my knee?.If I try bend is there any problem for rod inside my femur bone does it have a chance to break?

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Pls upload pre & post op Xrays ... Read More

My knee was bend automatic So i do not walk easily My friend was criticised me

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You need further evaluation consult orthopaedic doctor ... Read More

Hi Dr, My 9 year old son is having an issue in bones, He complains of pain in legs every time and his knees start bending from the last 2-3 months. Please suggest.

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Check vitamin d level in blood ... Read More

Hi Dr I am having lumbar spondylosis with lordosis and knee osteophytes.. I was advised to not bend and climb stairs.. but due to unavoidable circumstances I was traveling by car 1000+ km and also climbed stairs. Now my right knee is uncomfortable like if I sit on bed and fold leg its ok but when I'm straightening the leg its paining on right end b

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long car journey and repeated stair climbing can temporarily flare up both your knee and lower back symptoms. Pain at the outer or back part of the knee while straightening can come from the knee itse ... Read More

Knee pain for 1 month with mild swelling and it is painful when I bend the knee like while getting down an auto, getting up chair, feel not confident to put weight on right knee. Please suggest

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Did you have any injury prior?any history of fever?any other conditions? Since it’s one month I suggest you get an xray and consult a doctor for proper evaluation For now you can use knee cap and no ... Read More

My mother is suffering with knee pain and swelling around knee area. She is 44 years old. She is facing problem while sitting and standing. Also, she is diabetic. So, I need some consultation regarding the issue.

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Yes, get xray of knee in standing position ... Read More

Hello doctors, it's been several months since I've been hearing cracking sound when I stand up from my knees , and last few days I feel kind of stiffness and mild pain in knee area and thigh, I feel good when stretch a bit my legs. Kindly suggest what could I do now? Thank you

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Get xray knee ap lateral ... Read More

Hi, Can I take tablet ostoshine and altraday for knee pain even if I am planning for pregnancy . Please suggest

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No. You can't ... Read More

My daughter is 6 month old, her left leg knee makes sound sometimes ( cracking sound, sound like when we bend our finger ) . There is no swelling or redness or pain and also active. And she takes her right leg thumb in her mouth but not of left leg.

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query  Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)  Dr Faisal Zoheb&# ... Read More

Asking the same question again as I am not able to add x ray in the previous one. I recently underwent a distal femur plate fixation surgery with dual plates. It's been 40 days but still I am able to bend my knee up to 60 degrees with little pain. Initially I had a physio session and did exercise as per the session but still I can't bend the knee m

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Contusion physio session ... Read More

I am suffering from knee problem. My kneecap is dislocated for 3 or 4times in an one year .now I am suffering from legament pain .I can not stretch or bend my left leg properly.

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Get knee mri ... Read More

I recently underwent a distal femur plate fixation surgery with dual plates. It's been 40 days but still I am able to bend my knee up to 60 degrees with little pain. Initially I had a physio session and did exercise as per the session but still I can't bend the knee more than 70 degrees. Is it normal?

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Distal femur fractures are complicated injuries with variable prognosis. I need to see the x rays to comment further. You can continue with physiotherapy meanwhile ... Read More

Two weeks back I had mild heaviness or tight feeling in kneee when walking in stairs. Later it spreaded whenever I walk. Now along with that I have sharp pain in the region below knee or inch below knee...

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Tablet Dolonex dt Powergesic gel Ice application Rest to knee ... Read More

When I climb upstairs I am experiencing a cracking sound in right knee..though I am having no pain or difficulty in climbing upstairs...any solution

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Avoid climbing for 1 week and observe ... Read More

Hi All, I am suffering from leg cramps, knee pain, crack foot, foot pain, swelling on legs. Requesting for treatment Thanks in advance Kailash

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Tablet evion Lc Vitamin d Powergesic gel ... Read More

I experience pain and cracking sound when i climb stairs or do activities that involve my knees Right knee pains more than the left one

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Start knee isometric exercises ... Read More

Before 6-7 days ago i practice exercise like jumping,sit-up ,up-down .....but suddenly 5-6 days I faced problem in my knee..I can't straight it but can bend it...I can't walk properly...I can't walk straight.I can move my leg left but when I try to move my leg right sight I feel pain in my knee।I feel slight pain right sight knee while I walk

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ice packs.. rest.. see an ortho...myt hav a medial meniscus injury... ... Read More

Could not able to bend knee It was started Years ago but It was not a much problem slight pain but recently unable to use Knee at all And Puffiness above the knee It has be reduced from Home remedies and doctor Done all types of report x rays but There is nothing Alerting Vitamin D 31ng and calcium is in range What to do (Also tried anti inflammato

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Get usg of knee ... Read More

I am getting cracking sound from my knee very much behind my patella i am a anxiety patient plz tell me is it due to masturbation or not.And now the cracking sound is coming from my elbow also I am also doing gym.

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Not related to masturbation ... Read More

It started with cracking sound in knee but no pain I went on a trekking trip in 2019 after that i experience regular pain and sound in my knee Sometimes the pain goes away but comes back when ever i do heavy exercises or task such as dancing for long etc

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Can be meniscal injury incomplete healed Go for knee mri to confirm ... Read More

I have pain and cracking sound in my. Since i went on a trekking trip with my friends The pain goes but comes back when ever i do heavy or long exercise or basic things like jumping for a long time or dancing

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That's wear and tear Take pain medication, vitamin d once a week and jointace c2 once a day ... Read More

My dad is 60+ years old and the He has pain in right knee doctor said right knee bend For now the doctor prescribed calcium and vitamins and minerals medicine How is it cured Is it compulsory to admit

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No need to admit Send photo of knee ... Read More

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