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Had a hip muscle injury 6 months back, not yet cured. suddenly i am hearing painless cracking and popping sounds in my joints, no swelling or redness.

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Dr. Frank Holmes answered

No worry if no pain: I typically don't worry about painless popping and cracking of joints, even if asymmetric. Painful popping does need a physician evaluation.

Answered 2/25/2014

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A member asked:

Had a hip muscle injury 6 months back, not yet cured. suddenly i am hearing painless cracking and popping sounds in my joints, no swelling or redness.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Holmes answered

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