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One of my fingers cracks every time i shake some ones hand, why is this? i am 20 years old and am 20lbs overweight. don't know if that helps. also my

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Dr. Jose Prieto-hernandez answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Osteoartritis: Usually a sign of Osteoarthritis! But if not painful no treatment ! It is called Crepitation when it occurs frequently on other joints! Like a grating sound!

Answered 3/28/2017

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Finger cracks: Joints snap or crack when tendons of a joint pull apart and release air bubbles from fluid which bathes the joint. This doesn't necessarily mean there is or will be any damage to the joint however.

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