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Clicking Sounds In Joints

Air bubbles in the synovial fluid, the substance that surrounds and lubricates the joints, and the snapping of taut ligaments, as they move from one bony surface to another, produce the audible sound. It is commonly referred to as crepitus when people hear this noise in their knees while climbing and descending stairs. Pain or swelling that comes along with joint cracking usually points to a mechanical issue or disease activity within or near the joint, such as torn or frayed cartilage.

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I need a second opinion in my MRI scan which says the menisci is normal but I experience pain even after exercising for two months with the same intensity and I can hear clicking sound in my knee.  Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My MRI scan says that the menisci is normal but I still experience pain even after exercising for two months with the same intensity and I can hear clicking sounds in my knee. So I need to confirm that the MRI report is accurate by having a second opinion. I am also aware that the men...  Read Full »


Dr. Vivek Chail

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) right knee images are reviewed (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) and my comments are as follows. The medial and lateral meniscus do not show any type of tear or signal changes ...  Read Full »

I have a clicking sound from the roof of my mouth. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been having a bad health issue since two years ago. I consulted many doctors, but nothing worked. I was going through a stressful period, and whenever I was stressed out or panicking, I would force air up from the roof of my mouth. I did this several times daily and continued for...  Read Full »


Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, You have a history of forcing air through the roof or palate region for a few years. You may be having palatal myoclonus. It completely fits the kind of symptoms as you have. But it may be other syndromes as well that may be neurologically rel...  Read Full »

I am a 27-year-old male with pain in both the legs, hands, neck, back, and joints. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old male with pain in both legs, hands, neck, back, and joints. I can hear clicking sounds from my joints, but I do not have swelling. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. It may be inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other types of arthritis. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Check CBC (complete blood count), ESR ...  Read Full »

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