i have pain in my knees while climbing stairs?

Question

I'm 28 years old, but my knees have started making these crackling sounds. What is it? There isn't any real pain involved, but they make this horrible noise when i work out and when i climb flights of stairs.

Answer 1

Me too: Welcome to middle age. Try some Ibuprofen and a strengthening program.

Answer 2

Many causes: Usually is the articular cartilage in your age. Can work on quad and hamstring strengthening. If no response meds , bracing, weight loss , pt. Need ortho eval. With xrays and maybe further testing to determine source of pain.

Answer 3

See a doctor: You need a more thorough history to be taken, and exam to be done, and maybe some xrays.

Answer 4

NSAIDs: Try a regular/scheduled dose of advil or Aleve (naproxen) for a week or two. If not better see you family doctor.

Answer 5

See sports med: I recommend going to sports medicine office. There is an 8 week course with injections of Hyaluronate and physical exercise. It works great for osteoarthritis.

Answer 6

Many possibilities: Knee pain can be due to many things such as gout, infection, inflammation of the bursa, or due to tendon, cartilage, or bone abnormalities. Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Answer 7

Sports Medicine: Get a check up with a sports medicine specialist. Depends on which part of your knee hurts and if there are other symptoms, e.g. Swelling, buckling, locking, etc. Knee pain can be due to numerous problems, such as arthritis, or problems with the meniscus, ligament, tendon, bursa, or can be referred from other places.

Answer 8

??: Kind of nonspecific but you might try some Ibuprofen or hot and cold packs or an otc knee brace but a visit with your doctor would be best if you want better answers hope you feel better.

Answer 9

See a specialist.: If you have seen several doctors for persistent knee pain without a diagnosis, it is better to discuss your symptoms with a joint specialist to get another opinion. Your primary care doctor should be able to refer you to a specialist (such as an orthopedist or rheumatologist) to exclude an injury or rheumatic condition. You need a correct diagnosis in order to receive proper treatment.

Answer 10

Xrays: You should see your doctor. Xrays or other testing maybe needed. Your doctor may also be able to tell you what is wrong just with an examination as well.

Answer 11

Needs hx. and physi: See you doctor for an appropriate history and physical exam. There are many, many causes.

Answer 12

Not really.: Depends if you are overweight, if you had previously injured your knees, if you have arthritis, and your footwear. But it is not normal.

Answer 13

No: Joint pain is never normal, especially in a young person.

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