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Does the crackling sound in our knees is a symptom of weakness? When we bend we always hear that crackling sound So please tell us.
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Hi Simran. I will try my best to solve your query. Crackling sound while folding at knee joint in otherwise healthy individual is due to sliding of bones over each other with a click at a certain point. But if that crackling sound is associated with pain and swelling then one need to get consultation for it. One can so Knee muscle strengthning exercises for it( Quadricep Exercises) Rest you can consult me for further details. Hope it helped. Thanks
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It could be a sign of osteoarthritis. For medication consult in private. Include milk in your daily diet.
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