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What Causes Popping And Crackling Sound From Body Joints?

I am 46 yrs old and for the last 5-6 yrs, almost everyday, I have consumed diet pop. It started about 3 months ago my left leg really hurt in the groin area, thought I pulled a muscle. ( I went to the doctor and got an Xray they found nothing.) Then it started to snap or pop whenever I made a twisting movement or got up from a sitting possition. Now I am snapping and popping all over from head to toe. My fingers, wrists, front and back of my knees, ankles even my neck. I am cracking and popping way too much, this is not normal. I feel the diet pop had something to do with this, I have stopped drinking it. Is there a test I can take to see if my calcium level is right in my bones or joints? I do take the chewable Viactiv almost everyday. Can you replace calcium that has been removed from your bones? Is there a way to treat this? Any suggestions?
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain crackling sounds from joints can be due to conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis,Osteroarthritis, brusitis, and tendinitis..

You should consult an Orthopaedician and get evaluated and he can advise you investigations like MRI SCAN, x rays, joint fluid tests, blood tests, serum calcium levels,Rheumatoid factor tests etc to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly..

He can advise you to take antiinflammatory painkillers like Naproxen, muscle relaxants, calcium supplements and can also advise you physiotherapy for relief.
Dong warm compresses can also help..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Popping And Crackling Sound From Body Joints?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain crackling sounds from joints can be due to conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis,Osteroarthritis, brusitis, and tendinitis.. You should consult an Orthopaedician and get evaluated and he can advise you investigations like MRI SCAN, x rays, joint fluid tests, blood tests, serum calcium levels,Rheumatoid factor tests etc to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly.. He can advise you to take antiinflammatory painkillers like Naproxen, muscle relaxants, calcium supplements and can also advise you physiotherapy for relief. Dong warm compresses can also help.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..