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1556407 tn?1329715844

Knee Keeps Cracking

My left knee sometimes cracks(many little cracks) when I stand up or straight my leg out. Is that normal for someone at a young age? Should I do something? I am not sure when this started but I've have it for a couple years now....
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This is NOT normal if this is occuring everytime you manipulate the knee.  

Persistent Crepitus (the popping, cracking, etc. of joints) is more associated with OA (Osteoarthritis) and patients over the age of 40.  

However, it is NORMAL to experience crepitus occasionally.  

If you are under 40; consult you physician about this as the above poster recommended.  Persistent Crepitus is NOT normal at ANY age and especially for a patient under the age of 40.  

That is why I asked for your age.  
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535822 tn?1443976780
You are welcome ,possibly you notice it more when you have been exercising .
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1556407 tn?1329715844
Alright, thank you. Its not every time time just randomly here and there. Thanks, again!
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1556407 tn?1329715844
Thanks for your answer!
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Exactly how old are you?  
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535822 tn?1443976780
This is normal and is caused mainly from gases escaping the joint.another cause is the movement of the joints ,ligaments and tendons .If you are concerned its always good to have it checked out good luck
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