A member asked:

In about the past 2 months my right knee started clicking when going up stairs and now this morning i can hear a crunching noise in it when i bend my knee. there is also a slight pain every now and then but not very often. what could be going on?

Q: in about the past 2 months my right knee started clicking when going up stairs and now this morning i can hear a crunching noise in it when i bend my knee. there is also a slight pain every now and then but not very often. what could be going on?

: That happens to many people, nothing to worry.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

That happens to many people, nothing to worry.

Answered 5/17/2022

0 views

Thank

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Would follow up with orthopedist and get a MRI may have meniscus issue. PT can help or if worsens significantly may need surgery

Answered 5/18/2022

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

In about the past 2 months my right knee started clicking when going up stairs and now this morning i can hear a crunching noise in it when i bend my knee. there is also a slight pain every now and then but not very often. what could be going on?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Been having knee issues i haven't injured them but they get aches both side same spot it stats when moving getting up stairs or from a chair is getting harder they look damaged they have marks, hot&red pop alot and now locking until they pop / click?

A member asked:

Lateral knee pain after hearing a pop when standing up. Pain with bending, straightening, stairs, driving and walking. Slight swelling noted to area. Symptoms have worsened over the past week currently doing rice. X-rays were negative?

A member asked:

My grand daughter is 5 moths old...Sometimes you can hear her knee or other joints click or crack..Is this normal because her bones are soft + growing?

A member asked:

My knees click and feel like the joints are grinding when I go up stairs..what could this be and what do you think caused it?

A member asked:

Knees make clicking/popping noise using stairs. Like knuckles popping but not as loud. What could it be and how do I make it stop? Kinda hurts/grinds.

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I can hear my knees creak when moved in any direction along other issues such as pain when moving fine when resting,stiff in morning,red & hot,issues getting up from sat or lying or stairs l, clicking sounds. this has gone on for 3 5o 4 month's now?

When i take stairs, i hear knee clicking sound. What is the potential cause and how i could get rid of it?

I hit my knee on the hard floor 5 month ago and now i hear some crunching sound whenever i step on a stairs. ..

My right knee hurts after I drive my car. Day to day and after exercise it is fine. When I bend my right knee slowly, I hear/feel a click.?

I hit my knee bad on the floor 5 month ago and now i hear crackling sound on my knee whenever i get up or going up in the stairs...what's wrong?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?