Adults may make joint sounds when stretching or bending their knees, while babies may also make clicking sounds during their growth process. This can scare some parents, who are worried that it will affect their children's development and prevent them from growing taller in the future. So what is the reason for the baby's joints always making noise? Let's learn about it together through the following article.
What is the reason for the baby's joints always making noise
1. Physiological factors. The ligaments of infants and young children are relatively weak, and their joint sockets are shallower than those of adults. The ligaments around the joints are relatively loose, the baby's bones are also relatively soft, and there is cartilage at the ends of the baby's long bones. When a baby's main joints perform flexion and extension activities, they may make sounds. However, as the baby grows older, the development of ligaments gradually becomes stronger, and muscles also begin to develop relatively. This joint noise will gradually disappear and will not have any adverse effects on the baby;
2. Bone protrusion. If a baby's scapula frequently makes noise, it may be due to some variation in the shape of the scapula, causing a protrusion in a certain part of the bone. When the baby is active, friction occurs between the protruding area and the surrounding area, causing noise in the scapula area;
3. Congenital malformation. If the baby makes a sound and experiences pain when extending or bending their knees. So the baby is likely to have symptoms of congenital deformities caused by the "lateral discoid meniscus". This disease can cause babies to make sounds in their knee joints during activities, accompanied by a twisting phenomenon. When this phenomenon is discovered, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination in a timely manner;
4. Abnormal hip joint development. If a baby has asymmetrical leg lines on their lower limbs or makes noises during movement, it may be due to abnormal hip joint development.
Does the baby's joint always make noise and need treatment
When a baby's joints are constantly making sounds, as long as the baby does not feel pain or have movement disorders, no special treatment is needed. This symptom will gradually disappear as the baby grows, but if the noise is quite noticeable every time, it is also recommended to go to the hospital for examination.
It should also be noted that if the baby makes sounds from multiple joints, there is generally no major problem. On the contrary, if a baby's joint always makes noise, it needs to be paid more attention. If necessary, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination to see if there are any potential bone problems.
There are many reasons for a baby's joint noise, usually because the child is in the developmental stage, so when doing some movements, there will be noise. Parents don't need to worry when their children don't show obvious signs of pain. If parents mind, they can check for trace elements for their children. During the development of a baby, it is important to have a balanced diet, especially with green leafy vegetables and seasonal fruits, and to eat more.
