Clicking in my knee...should I see a doctor?

I have a clicking my the inside of my knee. Everytime I walk down stairs or pedal a full rotation on my bike, it clicks/pops. It doesn't usually hurt, only on occasion. Sometimes if I make a quick movement, there will be some intense pain but it usually stops hurting all together within 24 hours. I first noticed this after I had slipped and fallen while I was hiking down a steep trail. Is it something I should get checked out or just deal with it? This has been going on for about 6 months now.

You probably have a mensical tear. See an orthopedic doc for an exam and possible MRI ...

go to a doctor

Sounds like cartlidge floating around in your knee.

Try glucosamine - takes several months for it to work.
Should be checked by a Dr. since it's been this long.

My knee has popped for like the past 2 years. Even though it may just be a little extra fluid floating around, you should still see a doctor.
It may be chondromalacia patella, which is what i have, and can usually be fixed with physical therapy! =]

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