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My ankles, knees and wrists always crack ! why is that ?

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

May be normal!: Lots of people have joints that pop or crack when they move them, and most of the time if it's not painful, it's not a problem. If there is pain when they make noise, see a podiatrist or an orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 6/26/2013

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