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Knee crackling sound
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I am experiencing crackling sound when I sit down and getup,I used to hear for 2-3 years,but now when I climb steps it's audible to others also.experincing slight pain in knees in both legs.also feeling foot painful to stand up for sometime.i don't have tyroid and diabetes, checked last month.calcium s less when I did blood test and also monocytes were zero.why is that
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Your knee related problem is due to patellofemoral joint secondary to weakness of muscles of your leg. This happens secondary to prolonged sitting and is called as patellofemoral malalignment.
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Dr. Pranav Mahajan
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Knee crackling may sometimes be associated with weakness in bones and tightness of soft tissue..
Monocytopenia may be associated with decreased WBC or rare cases with bone marrow suppression..
Next Steps
You can get a repeat CBC test dine after few days. If the counts are still low, you may require further investigations.. Yiu can start with knee strengthening exercises, use knee support while walking, take analgesic if pain is there.. Take calcium and vitamin d supplements..
Health Tips
Avoid heavy work, avoid standing for long time, avoid sitting down cross leg, avoid Indian toilet..
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