Crackling sound and pain in knee joint

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Crackling sound and pain in knee joint while squatting or sitting down - whenever I squat or sit down, both my knees make sound when knees get bent. I also feel mild pain in knee joint occasionally when I bend knees or I stand for a long time. The pain goes off automatically after couple of minutes when I make movement (like walking). Pls suggest.

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Dr. Hardik Bhangde Orthopedic surgeon 13 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Hardik Bhangde

Orthopedic surgeon 13 yrs exp Mumbai

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This seems to be osteoarthritis.

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Apply a hot water bag (twice a day for ten minutes), after that apply a local ointment, take mild painkillers, avoid sitting/sleeping on the floor, avoid using an indian toilet, avoid using stairs and start quadriceps strengthening exercises from a physiotherapist...

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