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When i press along the bone in my lower leg i feel and hear a popping sound. what could cause this?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Inflammation : You ma have inflammation of the connective tissue. Try taking an anti inflammatory such a Ibuprofen

Answered 1/2/2018

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A member asked:

When i press along the bone in my lower leg i feel and hear a popping sound. what could cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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