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My knee feels like it's creaking & my knee cap moves up and down a lot when i flex it. my knees also ache every day at night. i'm only 20. what does that mean?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Knee pain: You may have slightly unstable patella. See at physical therapist and strengthen the quadriceps which will help with your symptoms!

Answered 9/13/2015

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A member asked:

My knee feels like it's creaking & my knee cap moves up and down a lot when i flex it. my knees also ache every day at night. i'm only 20. what does that mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

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