TX
A 29-year-old female asked:
both my knees "pop" when climbing stairs. there is no pain. what could this be?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Roy Arnold answered
Internal Medicine 47 years experience
No pain=no problem: As long as you do not have accompanying pain or limited mobility, popping or cracking of joints should be of no concern. The tissues in joint may have minor rough spots or imperfections that cause sounds. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
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Dr. Cynthia Archer answered
Internal Medicine 19 years experience
Most likely: Your patella is just more mobile than is typical. It is a good sign that you don't have pain, but you may want to have your joints examined to make sure you aren't at risk of patellar-femoral syndrome which is a common problem in female athletes due to the angle at which the distal femur meets the other tissues of the knee joint. Crunching/popping is called "crepitus" and if painless is no problem.
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Dr. Rhett Griggs answered
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Have it evaluated: Have it evaluated by a professional. After a careful examination, conservative and surgical options will be discussed.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Why are my knees very warm?(no pain)
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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Hard: to tell but if you have no pain or swelling or injury enjoy the warmth
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