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Is Arthritis, Related With Pain In Knuckles?

My knuckles started hurting today, not bruised or anything, they just ache. I m only 16 so I don t think this is arthritis. I m on the computer a lot and sometimes crack my knuckles but I thought cracking knuckles isn t supposed to be bad for you? Would like to know your thoughts on this. thanks
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

As you describe the symptoms as painless loud crunching noise, I do not think we have any reasons to worry.

Sometimes as a normal phenomena, fluid (synovial fluid) that lubricate the joint release bubbles which pop and crackle with movement. This occurs very commonly after a period of inactivity or during certain movements. I am not sure if this is what you have, but this is my most likely explanation to your symptoms.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Is Arthritis, Related With Pain In Knuckles?

Hello, Thanks for your query. As you describe the symptoms as painless loud crunching noise, I do not think we have any reasons to worry. Sometimes as a normal phenomena, fluid (synovial fluid) that lubricate the joint release bubbles which pop and crackle with movement. This occurs very commonly after a period of inactivity or during certain movements. I am not sure if this is what you have, but this is my most likely explanation to your symptoms. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care