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Crackling sound in knees
I have joint pain in the Morning after waking up and knees give crackling sound when I squat down there is cracking sound
So should I avoid exercises or do some exercise to relive pain I am confused
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Hi.. Its perfectly normal to have such sounds from the knees.. Dont worry... Crackling of joints does no harm.
However for the pain you can wait and watch with rest and avoiding squatting for 2-3 weeks. If pain persists/or increases... Then consult local Ortho doctor.
Thank you.
Dr. Arshi Raunaq Singh
M.S. (Orthopaedics)
Apollo Hospital - Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
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Rest.
Avoid squatting.
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If pain persists, then consult.
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