Why Does My Knee Crack When I Walk Up Stairs- 322 Questions Answered

My Mother has been facing Knee pain since 2-3 years , and swollen toes and legs also..

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Dr. Rajeev Dnyandeo Gawhale Orthopedist | Pune

Yes.as per age.der is degeneration of knee cartilage which leads to knee pain. ... Read More

My knee has recently become very uncooperative when climbing up and down stairs such that I have to favour it and walk with a most unnatural gait. How can I repair It?

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Dr. Gautam JK Tawari Sports Medicine Surgeon | Mumbai

see an orthopaedic surgeon. very difficult to advice on information provided but sounds like knee has a problem ... Read More

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Started experiencing almost unbearable knee pain while climbing or going down stairs or if trying to walk fast

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Dr. Nidhi Shah (PT) Physiotherapist | Mumbai

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Hi Start taking physiotherapy exercises for strengthening of your knee muscle ... Read More

I was over weight 99 kgs and its been 5_6 months i perform yoga and normal excerise like jogging walking sqauts etc. I am now 86kgs and 5.5ft in hight. PROBLEM is my left knee cracks alot now der is problem in performing workouts. I can walk and climb stairs but there is discomfort and click sounds

Asked for Male, 23 Years 177 Views v

Dr. Munde Rajeev Orthopedic surgeon | Pune

Hi , Dr Rajiv Munde here , Crackling sound with discomfort is not good sign . U need to see doctor to investigate your problem . On your history it look la like some cartilage problem or knee cap prob ... Read More

For the past one month I am getting cracking sound from my knees if I walk what is the reason. Whether my weight is over weight

Asked for Female, 38 Years 283 Views v

Dr. Shranik Jain Orthopedist | Bhilai

It is an early stage of osteoarthritis. Don't worry it can be cured. Start some sports activity or atleast jogging or walking few kms daily. Reduce body weight gradually. Avoid using indian seat for w ... Read More

Hello Doctors, I'm facing slight pain in my right knee while climbing stairs. This pain is not there when I walk normal on flat surfaces. Please suggest what this could be.

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Dr. Kalom Jamoh Orthopedist | Itanagar

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Seems to be pain due to overload on patello-femoral joint Physiotherapy is the best thing ... Read More

My legs are very weak as well as my core muscle I don't walk or climb stairs from past 3 years. And no physical activities since 5 years. Before that I was normal like others. Please somebody help me to be normal person again. My life became very difficult

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Dr. Syed Ali Neurosurgeon | Chennai

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What are all the tests u had undergone ... Read More

Hi, my dad recently feels that his knees are locking while walking up the stairs. He doesn't feel any pain nor swelling of muscle, it's just acute lock of knees. Mostly he ride via bicycle for almost last 40yrs. No previous medical conditions nor any surgery. Is this something that is related to muscle tear? Or its because of lack of walk that he d

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Dr. Sahil Kohli Orthopedist | Delhi

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Knee locking is mostly due to meniscal injury, but as per your history there is no history of any injury or trauma. Basically he might be having osteoarthritis of knees, which is an age related degene ... Read More

Both of My knees make cracking sound when bent and there is a slight pain when I climb steep stairs(not all types). Is it a major issue??

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Dr. Harisha N L General Physician | Bangalore

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Maybe due osteo arthritis....There’s no cure for osteoarthritis as yet, but there are a number of treatments that can help ease symptoms and reduce the chances arthritis becoming worse...options are a ... Read More

My left leg knee on the outer side it hurt and it always cracks wen I do movement in that leg. Wen I touch the knee it doesn't hurt but it is pains even wen I climb the stairs

Asked for Female, 29 Years 104 Views v

Dr. Dewangan Sunil Joint Replacement Surgeon | Raipur

Its normal ... 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

Asked for Female, 27 Years 130 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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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Dr. Lalit Joint Replacement Surgeon | Delhi

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Start knee isometric exercises ... 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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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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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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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty Orthopedist and Traumatology Specialist | Nellore

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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

I am experiencing knee pain while climb and descending stairs, specially in the right knee. And I usually have digestion, gastric, acidity issues. These days I am feeling a little low in general.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 467 Views v

Dr. Akshay Anchalia Orthopedist | Pune

If there is no instability or giving away sensation then just do physiotherapy but if there is any instability it's better to get an MRI done to rule out any ligament injury . ... Read More

"When I sit and then stand up, my knees make a cracking sound, and sometimes my legs feel very weak."

Asked for Male, 26 Years 181 Views v

Dr. Nanda Kumar Bhairi Orthopedic surgeon | Bangalore

Can be chondromalsia patella get X-ray done do quadriceps exercises and take analgesics ... Read More

I was taking stairs of about 1.5 floors for the past 7 days. For the past two days, I feel pain in my knee while taking the stairs(mild).I am a little concerned as I am just 32 years old and have a trekking trip planned for the upcoming weeks Please advise the next step.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Use knee brace Powergesic gel Ice application ... Read More

I have pain and swelling in my right knee from last night and i am unable to walk or lift my right leg. It feels like their is some kind of fluid and my muscles got tight. slight movement increase the pain. Using a pillow to keep my leg slightly inclined has helped in reducing the pain and applying ice pack too. My ESR rate was 56 and i was on me

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Asked for Female, 29 Years 163 Views v

Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty Orthopedist and Traumatology Specialist | Nellore

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Check uric acid, CRP levels Wear knee cap ... Read More

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?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 645 Views v

Dr. N. C. Gupta Orthopedist | Delhi

This could be the early sign of OA knee. Do some knee exercises. You may visit my YouTube channel 'drncgupta' and see 'me and my yoga ' It will certainly help you. Kindly like and subscribe to the c ... Read More

My left knee hurt so badly I couldn't walk probably.I don't injury it just started one weeks before and i went to tested Uric acid and it came out as 8.9 which cross interval range moreover I have had uric acid in the past doctor suggested me to take FEBUSTAT 80gm and i took the same medicine. Is it good or do I need to chang my medicine. I couldn

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Samrit Upadhyay General Physician | Delhi

continue the same medicine but u need to decrease ur dose to 40mg . 80mg is high for u in this mild elevation range of uric acid. Because it will cause u joint pain in high as u r facing. Take 40mg a ... Read More

My mother in law aged, 61 yrs is having always Pain in knee and difficult to walk. Her X ray is enclosed. Pl advise.

Asked for Male, 38 Years 46 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Severe knee arthritis Hot water massage Powergesic gel application ... Read More

I experience knee pain whenever I walk with bare feet on ground. I am not getting what is the exact reason behind this. If I stop bare feet walking there isn't any knee pain. I am experiencing positive health benefits of bare feet walking i wanna continue it. But don't know how to deal with this knee pain issue

Asked for Male, 31 Years 104 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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Better to stop bare foot walk if there is problem ... Read More

My mother is having knee pain for long time..Please check the attached xray report kindly suggest the solution

Asked for Female, 27 Years 69 Views v

Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty Orthopedist and Traumatology Specialist | Nellore

Osteoarthritis knee Consult orthopaedician ... Read More

Hello doctor my age is 24 but now a days i am facing knee bone cracking problem daily so what i to do right now to stop these problem

Asked for Male, 24 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Avoid knee bending Take vitamin d supplement ... Read More

My knee makes cracking sound everytime I make movement with my legs , I dont have any knee pain but cracking sound is continuing for last 2 months, is there apnything to worry

Asked for Female, 32 Years 258 Views v

Dr. N. C. Gupta Orthopedist | Delhi

This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if th ... Read More

I am 35, male. I have recently started noticing pain in both my knees while climbing stairs, not otherwise.

Asked for Male, 35 Years 133 Views v

Dr. Rajinder K Sharma Orthopedist | Chandigarh

Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospita ... Read More

Heel pain more while I am walking and knee also paining . So what should I do , is it calcium or any vitamin problem

Asked for Male, 29 Years 88 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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Vitamin problem ... Read More

Hi ! Since Last 8-10 month i got pain in knee .I did not fall or injured .I went to Ortho he suggested Mri.I am attaching the report kindly tell me if this heal with Physio or not . I am taking physio .And also can i use stairs 3 time atleast ...i go to park with my baby so need to use ...sould i or not ...

Asked for Female, 34 Years 95 Views v

Ms. Vanathy N (PT) Physiotherapist | Chennai

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Your MRI shows that your knee pain is due to ligament and meniscus injury. I would like to know in physiotherapy which treatment has been suggested to you and how long? With Physiotherapy you can g ... Read More

My wife was having knee pain while lifting her legs occasionally and while climbing stairs. We went for general consultation with an Ortho Doctor and they asked for an X ray and then Mri. Can someone help what this report indicates. Is there any complications.

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Dr. Pranav Shejul Orthopedic surgeon | Pune

The symptoms you mentioned usually are due to erosion of cartilage under your knee cap..With this cartilage loss you might get pain while using stairs, Indian toilet and floor activities.. But MRI don ... Read More

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Why does my knee crack when i walk up stairs

My Mother has been facing Knee pain since 2-3 years , and swollen toes and legs also..

My knee has recently become very uncooperative when climbing up and down stairs such that I have to favour it and walk with a most unnatural gait. How can I repair It?

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Started experiencing almost unbearable knee pain while climbing or going down stairs or if trying to walk fast

I was over weight 99 kgs and its been 5_6 months i perform yoga and normal excerise like jogging walking sqauts etc. I am now 86kgs and 5.5ft in hight. PROBLEM is my left knee cracks alot now der is problem in performing workouts. I can walk and climb stairs but there is discomfort and click sounds

For the past one month I am getting cracking sound from my knees if I walk what is the reason. Whether my weight is over weight

Hello Doctors, I'm facing slight pain in my right knee while climbing stairs. This pain is not there when I walk normal on flat surfaces. Please suggest what this could be.

My legs are very weak as well as my core muscle I don't walk or climb stairs from past 3 years. And no physical activities since 5 years. Before that I was normal like others. Please somebody help me to be normal person again. My life became very difficult

Both of My knees make cracking sound when bent and there is a slight pain when I climb steep stairs(not all types). Is it a major issue??

My left leg knee on the outer side it hurt and it always cracks wen I do movement in that leg. Wen I touch the knee it doesn't hurt but it is pains even wen I climb the stairs

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

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

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

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

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

I am experiencing knee pain while climb and descending stairs, specially in the right knee. And I usually have digestion, gastric, acidity issues. These days I am feeling a little low in general.

"When I sit and then stand up, my knees make a cracking sound, and sometimes my legs feel very weak."

I was taking stairs of about 1.5 floors for the past 7 days. For the past two days, I feel pain in my knee while taking the stairs(mild).I am a little concerned as I am just 32 years old and have a trekking trip planned for the upcoming weeks Please advise the next step.

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?

My mother in law aged, 61 yrs is having always Pain in knee and difficult to walk. Her X ray is enclosed. Pl advise.

My mother is having knee pain for long time..Please check the attached xray report kindly suggest the solution

Hello doctor my age is 24 but now a days i am facing knee bone cracking problem daily so what i to do right now to stop these problem

My knee makes cracking sound everytime I make movement with my legs , I dont have any knee pain but cracking sound is continuing for last 2 months, is there apnything to worry

I am 35, male. I have recently started noticing pain in both my knees while climbing stairs, not otherwise.

Heel pain more while I am walking and knee also paining . So what should I do , is it calcium or any vitamin problem

My wife was having knee pain while lifting her legs occasionally and while climbing stairs. We went for general consultation with an Ortho Doctor and they asked for an X ray and then Mri. Can someone help what this report indicates. Is there any complications.

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