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My knee makes a cracking sound when i come up from a squat, should i be concerned? it only causes pain somtimes
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Osteoarthritis: Sound is called crepitus and is because of wear and tear causing osteoarthritis. Tylenol (acetaminophen) should be able to help with the pain if severe
Answered 11/16/2014
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Kneecap or inside : This could be the patella called chondromalacia patella where the patella rubs along the knee bone or could be internal structures of the knee such as ligaments and bone
Answered 7/23/2014
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