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Why do my knees crackle when i bend them

My right knee crackles everytime I bend it from a lying position, like when I do Ab crunches. It does urge me to crackle it on purpose at times even while standing. I have trouble applying pressure on that knee while cycling; the side of the knee hurts accompanied by the crackle sound. The knee also hurts when I stand on one leg without locking the

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Avoid pressure and heavy weight. Do gradually. Start calcium supplement tk relaxing treatment in physiotherapy. After this start quadriceps exercises in gradually process ... Read More

I’m 13 and about 2 months ago I was at a friends house when I fell on my knee. When i did I heard it and it sounded like when you crack your knuckles. I was in excruciating pain for about a month. I went to the ER and they said I was fine. But now every time I lay my leg still for a while then bend it it sound like crackling. What did i do to my kn

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• Avoid Squatting- • Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will ... Read More

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

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Its common for All in this age about this ... ... Read More

Dr. I'm 26 year old masters student,i have hypothyroid and pcod. last year I came to northeast to study, and since 8 months, i' m having ankle pain when i wake up and my left knee makes sound of cracks when i stand up after sitting or squatting. Please suggest me what should i take precaution and what can be the cure.

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Check vitamin d in blood ... 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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Get additional new x-rays and post it. Follow physiotherapy strictly ... 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

I had femur surgery 2months back and now I am not able to bend my knee more than 60degree need suggestions

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Clinical examination xrays before and after surgery are a must so kindly visit an orthopedic surgeon . ... Read More

Yesterday i met with an accident, got some injuries in my hand and left leg, at that time there was little pain while moving my leg, but today i cant even bend my knees but i can able to walk with out bending my knees, plz do advice me wat to do am in hectic pain

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Go see an orthopedic surgeon. You need to be examined in person ... Read More

My knee has pain bending past 60 degrees unless I have some sort of brace above the back of the knee held around the leg

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Advice... • Contrast Bath. • Sports Taping. • Gentle Stretching ... Read More

I'm having knee pain and stiffness since two weeks Unable to bend my left knee completely Slight pain in in the right knee Sometimes crackle sound and pain when I bend my left knee Please advise

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This pain and stiffness may he associated with degenerative changes in the cartilage of knee joint a condition called osteoarthritis.. ... 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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Get personalised consultation done ... 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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Take NSAID for 3 days If pain persist Dan get da x rays ... 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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It can be early osteoarthritis of knee.Gey x ray done and get personal consult. ... 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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For knee pain at your age, do physiotherapy exercises and hot fomentation only. That will surely help. Avoid these medicines. Take PCM only for temporary relief. ... 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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Don't be in rush to get full movement, let the fracture heal till then continue physiotherapy If possible cpm knee, if not continue knee bending exercises as taught ... 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

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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Needs clinical evaluation to evaluate differentials Can be 1. Medial Meniscal injury 2. Patella maltraking 3. ACL/ PCL injuries ... 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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If this has been problematic for such long you should get MRI scan of knee which will clearly tell the diagnosis ... 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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It’s osteoarthritis ... Read More

I am not able to bend knee after my plaster was removed on 12th April this month, 10 days ago, I have suffered a PCL Avulsion Fracture of Left Proximal Tibia on Feb 28, doctor put me on a splint cast since there were open wounds on knee area. Now after it was removed on April 12th, I started moving my knee, but after bending 30° it feels like bone

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It is not uncommon for the knee joint to feel stiff and restricted after being immobilized for an extended period. However, in your case, since you are experiencing difficulty in bending your knee bey ... Read More

Hi doctor, last 3-4 days i am facing knee pain problem in left leg when i bend down. so i test my uric acid and its 6.75. also i drink and eat chicken daily from last 6-7 months. Can you please help me to give some tips regarding decrease my uric acid, also this pain is because of uric acid?

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There are specific medicines and some foods restriction Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise c ... Read More

I have soreness and pain when bending or straightening my right knee. I cannot sit on the floor crosslegged or kneel down on the floor because it hurts. No lain while walking and dont feel much when going on stairs. This has been since 2 months. What can this be? I have a slightly active lifestyle and sometimes do squats in workout.i have not worke

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You need specific tests X-ray and medicines Consult me search browse on goggle practo Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise Government Retired cha ... Read More

I am 37 years old and 95kgs. Recently gained weight because of a new medication side effects. Gabapentin&Lyrica for my other concern.I have knee pain since 2019. No injuries or accident. Suddenly one day right knee got swollen a bit and severe burning type pain. Like firing in the right side of right knee. Lateral part. It went down the calf. W

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It is complete curable Consult me search browse on goggle practo Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise Government Retired chandigarh health Depart ... Read More

I'm having pain in my whole body muscles esp right knee and stomach muscles ,since I had a intense workout session without proper warm up ,I guess. My knee pains when I change position,esp bending while squating,I've applied painkiller sprays and also took one PCt but it still hurts,it's day 2 .

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You need some blood test and medicines Consult me 42 years expertise Chandigarh give retd search browse on Goggle practo site Dr Rajinder k Sharma senior Orthopaedic neuro spine joint Replace surgeo ... Read More

I had hard fall on school playground when I was in 8th class which lead to pain and I couldn't run for a month. I didn't go to the doctor that time as it didn't look any serious. That knee injury had given me popping sound in my left knee whenever I tried to bend it with speed slower than normal or fast speed. Its been 20 yrs living with the issue.

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That Popping sound is called crepitus....if you dont have any pain ...then it's not an issue , if you are getting pain, it may be early arthritic changes... ... Read More

Her right knee has pain and feel link there is swelling in leg but we are not able to see swelling and her blood reports are vitamin d is 4 point and esr is 72 point. So what should i do

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Knee joint pain can be Bec of multiple reasons. History told by you is not sufficient. But vit D of 4, it is too low. You need to consult once, then only it will be clear fir diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

I underwent an ACL reconstruction surgery 11days back. I have been doing the advised exercises from doctor. I am unable to bend my knee even a little bit also. Is it normal? When will I be able to bend my knee? And how much time does it take to gain my hamstring back, which has been used as graft in the surgery?

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You should reach atleast 30 degree of knee flexion by 10days post op ... 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

Yes when I move my knee sound is coming and when I bend my knee pain is there please help me kindly suggest me

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

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