A member asked:

My foot big toe when i move it up and down making sound like when you crackling fingers and the same happens with my right hand but in lower sound?

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Dr. Paul L. Hester answered

Specializes in Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine

Gas release: Most commonly due to nitrogen gas in the metatarsal joint of the first toe. If you are concerned about a "cracked bone" making noise, this would not make a repeated popping sound and the pain, swelling and discoloration would be considerable. If you continue to manipulate the toe you may create soreness or swelling.

Answered 5/18/2014

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Depending: On age, may have hallux limitus. If borthersome see podiatrist.

Answered 9/28/2016

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