
Why I Hear A Loud Cracking Sound When Crack The Knuckles?

Question: When u crack the knuckles I heard a loud cracking sound is this trans to the knuckle
Brief Answer:
The cracking sound from cracking knuckles is from gas bubbles
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The sound that you hear from cracking knuckles is actually gas bubbles in the joint fluid which collapse, causing that distinctive sound. This does not normally harm the joint or cause any long-term problems.
I'm not sure what you meant by "trans to the knuckle", if you can explain that more I would be glad to discuss it further with you. I hope that helps, and please do let me know if you have any other questions about any of that.
Thanks.
The cracking sound from cracking knuckles is from gas bubbles
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The sound that you hear from cracking knuckles is actually gas bubbles in the joint fluid which collapse, causing that distinctive sound. This does not normally harm the joint or cause any long-term problems.
I'm not sure what you meant by "trans to the knuckle", if you can explain that more I would be glad to discuss it further with you. I hope that helps, and please do let me know if you have any other questions about any of that.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng

Brief Answer:
The cracking sound from cracking knuckles is from gas bubbles
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using 'Ask a Doctor'. The sound that you hear from cracking knuckles is actually gas bubbles in the joint fluid which collapse, causing that distinctive sound. This does not normally harm the joint or cause any long-term problems.
I'm not sure what you meant by "trans to the knuckle", if you can explain that more I would be glad to discuss it further with you. I hope that helps, and please do let me know if you have any other questions about any of that.
The cracking sound from cracking knuckles is from gas bubbles
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using 'Ask a Doctor'. The sound that you hear from cracking knuckles is actually gas bubbles in the joint fluid which collapse, causing that distinctive sound. This does not normally harm the joint or cause any long-term problems.
I'm not sure what you meant by "trans to the knuckle", if you can explain that more I would be glad to discuss it further with you. I hope that helps, and please do let me know if you have any other questions about any of that.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng


I mean trauma the knuckle

I was throwing trash away not mine trash but public trash as I was taking it out it out of the trash can I made contact with something sharp what I don’t know what it is I don’t think it was anything anything dangerous how ever the area that I made contact with starting to bleed I freaking out I washed it with water and soap could u tell when a person makes contact with something dangerous in this case I don’t thinking what i might got contact with I don’t think it was anything bad what do u think thanks worry honestly if u were in my shores

It was back of my leg this was at the end of the day thanks
Brief Answer:
I would not worry
Detailed Answer:
If it were me, I would not be particularly concerned about this, I would just make sure to clean the wound and watch it for any signs of infection; if not, then I would not be worried. I would also make sure you are up to date on tetanus vaccination, but it is not something I would give too much thought about.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
I would not worry
Detailed Answer:
If it were me, I would not be particularly concerned about this, I would just make sure to clean the wound and watch it for any signs of infection; if not, then I would not be worried. I would also make sure you are up to date on tetanus vaccination, but it is not something I would give too much thought about.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng


But
The photos I sent you what do u think sign s of puncture???
The photos I sent you what do u think sign s of puncture???

But
The photos I sent you what do u think sign s of puncture???
The photos I sent you what do u think sign s of puncture???
Brief Answer:
No infection
Detailed Answer:
It does not look infected, do you know what you punctured it with? I would just give the same recommendations, keep it clean, and make sure you are up to date on your tetanus vaccination.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
No infection
Detailed Answer:
It does not look infected, do you know what you punctured it with? I would just give the same recommendations, keep it clean, and make sure you are up to date on your tetanus vaccination.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng

Brief Answer:
No infection
Detailed Answer:
It does not look infected, do you know what you punctured it with? I would just give the same recommendations, keep it clean, and make sure you are up to date on your tetanus vaccination.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
No infection
Detailed Answer:
It does not look infected, do you know what you punctured it with? I would just give the same recommendations, keep it clean, and make sure you are up to date on your tetanus vaccination.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng


Like I don’t know should looked in the trash that area what I made contact with but did not I dumped the whole trash in a big black cart with rest of the garbage that was there threw the day I shouldn’t worry honestly no testing

Like I don’t know should looked in the trash that area what I made contact with but did not I dumped the whole trash in a big black cart with rest of the garbage that was there threw the day I shouldn’t worry honestly no testing
Brief Answer:
It does not look concerning
Detailed Answer:
No, it does not look infected to me, so I wouldn't be worried about it, again, you should make sure your tetanus immunization is up to date, but otherwise no testing would be needed.
It does not look concerning
Detailed Answer:
No, it does not look infected to me, so I wouldn't be worried about it, again, you should make sure your tetanus immunization is up to date, but otherwise no testing would be needed.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana

Brief Answer:
It does not look concerning
Detailed Answer:
No, it does not look infected to me, so I wouldn't be worried about it, again, you should make sure your tetanus immunization is up to date, but otherwise no testing would be needed.
It does not look concerning
Detailed Answer:
No, it does not look infected to me, so I wouldn't be worried about it, again, you should make sure your tetanus immunization is up to date, but otherwise no testing would be needed.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana


Thanks doc

Thanks doc

Have another concern toe look infected is it from
The toe nail?!!
The toe nail?!!

Have another concern toe look infected is it from
The toe nail?!!
The toe nail?!!
Brief Answer:
Onychomycosis
Detailed Answer:
Yes, it does look like your toenails have a fungal infection, also known as onychomycosis. Since it looks like multiple nails are involved, the treatment would probably be antifungal pills, which need to be taken for a long time, 12 weeks. So I would make sure to let your doctor know about this next time you see them so you can be started on treatment.
Onychomycosis
Detailed Answer:
Yes, it does look like your toenails have a fungal infection, also known as onychomycosis. Since it looks like multiple nails are involved, the treatment would probably be antifungal pills, which need to be taken for a long time, 12 weeks. So I would make sure to let your doctor know about this next time you see them so you can be started on treatment.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana

Brief Answer:
Onychomycosis
Detailed Answer:
Yes, it does look like your toenails have a fungal infection, also known as onychomycosis. Since it looks like multiple nails are involved, the treatment would probably be antifungal pills, which need to be taken for a long time, 12 weeks. So I would make sure to let your doctor know about this next time you see them so you can be started on treatment.
Onychomycosis
Detailed Answer:
Yes, it does look like your toenails have a fungal infection, also known as onychomycosis. Since it looks like multiple nails are involved, the treatment would probably be antifungal pills, which need to be taken for a long time, 12 weeks. So I would make sure to let your doctor know about this next time you see them so you can be started on treatment.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana


I mean around the toe around the nail infected right

I mean around the toe around the nail infected right
Brief Answer:
The toe itself does not look infected
Detailed Answer:
The toe itself does not look infected, is it painful there? Is it red and swollen? If so, the fungal infection may have spread from the nail to the skin, which would also be treated by the same treatment. If you do have any pain there, I would try to see your doctor sooner rather than later.
The toe itself does not look infected
Detailed Answer:
The toe itself does not look infected, is it painful there? Is it red and swollen? If so, the fungal infection may have spread from the nail to the skin, which would also be treated by the same treatment. If you do have any pain there, I would try to see your doctor sooner rather than later.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T

Brief Answer:
The toe itself does not look infected
Detailed Answer:
The toe itself does not look infected, is it painful there? Is it red and swollen? If so, the fungal infection may have spread from the nail to the skin, which would also be treated by the same treatment. If you do have any pain there, I would try to see your doctor sooner rather than later.
The toe itself does not look infected
Detailed Answer:
The toe itself does not look infected, is it painful there? Is it red and swollen? If so, the fungal infection may have spread from the nail to the skin, which would also be treated by the same treatment. If you do have any pain there, I would try to see your doctor sooner rather than later.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T


Thanks appreciate for your patience number 1 doctor if I have anymore concerns I’ll let u know or rndil address u have as a back up thanks

Thanks appreciate for your patience number 1 doctor if I have anymore concerns I’ll let u know or rndil address u have as a back up thanks
Brief Answer:
Thank you
Detailed Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Brief Answer:
Thank you
Detailed Answer:
Thank you, I appreciate that, please feel free to request me and I'll try to get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your question and take care.
Thank you
Detailed Answer:
Thank you, I appreciate that, please feel free to request me and I'll try to get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your question and take care.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj


I have a concern please explain a separated shoulder the reason I asked cause my right shoulders been really hurting me for along time now what do You think it is thsnks

I have a concern please explain a separated shoulder the reason I asked cause my right shoulders been really hurting me for along time now what do You think it is thsnks

It’s been cracking at times or I force it

It’s been cracking at times or I force it
Brief Answer:
Shoulder separation
Detailed Answer:
A shoulder separation, which is a sprain of the acrioclavicular joint, is more common in younger patients, and usually seen after a fall landing right on the shoulder. If you are older (40 years and older), rotator cuff injury or arthritis would be more common. It can be hard to say for sure without an examination, so if it has been bothering you for a long time, I would recommend seeing your doctor, and they can help confirm the diagnosis, and often a steroid injection and physical therapy are very helpful towards recovering from shoulder pain.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
Shoulder separation
Detailed Answer:
A shoulder separation, which is a sprain of the acrioclavicular joint, is more common in younger patients, and usually seen after a fall landing right on the shoulder. If you are older (40 years and older), rotator cuff injury or arthritis would be more common. It can be hard to say for sure without an examination, so if it has been bothering you for a long time, I would recommend seeing your doctor, and they can help confirm the diagnosis, and often a steroid injection and physical therapy are very helpful towards recovering from shoulder pain.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana

Brief Answer:
Shoulder separation
Detailed Answer:
A shoulder separation, which is a sprain of the acrioclavicular joint, is more common in younger patients, and usually seen after a fall landing right on the shoulder. If you are older (40 years and older), rotator cuff injury or arthritis would be more common. It can be hard to say for sure without an examination, so if it has been bothering you for a long time, I would recommend seeing your doctor, and they can help confirm the diagnosis, and often a steroid injection and physical therapy are very helpful towards recovering from shoulder pain.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
Shoulder separation
Detailed Answer:
A shoulder separation, which is a sprain of the acrioclavicular joint, is more common in younger patients, and usually seen after a fall landing right on the shoulder. If you are older (40 years and older), rotator cuff injury or arthritis would be more common. It can be hard to say for sure without an examination, so if it has been bothering you for a long time, I would recommend seeing your doctor, and they can help confirm the diagnosis, and often a steroid injection and physical therapy are very helpful towards recovering from shoulder pain.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana

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