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What Could Pain, Discomfort And Popping In Knees Indicate?

When I bend over to pick something up, not necessarily bending the knee. but I can hear a tearing/popping type sound at the bottom of my knee cap. Its usually not painful, but discomforting. Today it was way worse than usually and hurt for a breif second.
Mon, 3 Apr 2017
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Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..

In my opinion you may have a kind of tendinitis or your cartilage surfaces become more rougher or ligaments tightening .
I do not want you to be worried unless these sounds are painful , you may try to decrease your weight , avoid heavy lifting , vigorous movements , bending your knees for a long time and bad sleeping and sitting postures .
Using hot massages with topical gels of anti-inflammatory and some physical activities like morning jogging will be helpful.
If these sounds became more painful i recommend you visit your physician for proper evaluation and management and prevent further complications .

Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
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What Could Pain, Discomfort And Popping In Knees Indicate?

Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using HealthcareMagic site , I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. In my opinion you may have a kind of tendinitis or your cartilage surfaces become more rougher or ligaments tightening . I do not want you to be worried unless these sounds are painful , you may try to decrease your weight , avoid heavy lifting , vigorous movements , bending your knees for a long time and bad sleeping and sitting postures . Using hot massages with topical gels of anti-inflammatory and some physical activities like morning jogging will be helpful. If these sounds became more painful i recommend you visit your physician for proper evaluation and management and prevent further complications . Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.