Can dehydration cause creaky joints?
                                
                                
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                                Studies show that as much as 70-80% of joint cartilage is composed of water. This fundamental role of water in joint function makes it unsurprising that insufficient fluid intake can contribute to joint discomfort and noise, raising the question: can dehydration cause creaky joints?