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Cracking sound in knees
I am a 28 year old female. I have observed cracking sounds in my knees while bending or moving them. More prominent in one knee than the other. What does this symptom mean? Is this a sign of arthritis or any other issue? Should I be concerned about this?
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Nothing to worry about if you don’t have symptoms of pain
It’s physiological so not to worry
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Might be due to wear and tear of joint , reduction in lubricant inside joint
Take glucosamine and chondroitin and calcium supplements
Do Physiotherapy knee Quadriceps strengthening exercises
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This could be the early sign of OA knee.
Do some knee exercises.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
If its causing any problem, then conern
Many times sound can be normal
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