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Female | 75

Spine Fracture & Degenerated L1: Surgery Dilemma & Hip Replacement

Hi Doctor! My mum's spine is fractured and L1 is degenerated, she has been advised to go for spinal surgery by one surgeon, another prescribes its not necessary yet. She also needs hip replacement surgery which according to surgeon is more urgent & should be done first. We are confused and need some expert help on this please. THANK YOU!

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Dr. Deep Chakraborty

Orthopaedic Surgery

Answered on 8th Aug '24

Fractures cause pain and limit movement, while spinal degeneration also leads to discomfort. Back pain and difficulty walking are common symptoms. However, hip replacement is a more urgent concern because it significantly impacts mobility. Addressing the hip first, as recommended by the surgeon, could improve the quality of life by alleviating discomfort and mobility issues.

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I have a problem with my lower waist for years now

Male | 18

Back pain comes and goe­s. But hurting for years is very bad. It might mean you have­ muscles that are tight or weak. Poor posture­ or not exercising can cause this proble­m. Also, sit and stand up straight. Going to a physical the­rapist can give you exercise­s to make it better.

Answered on 30th July '24

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

My left arm is hurting really bad

Female | 17

For severe pain in your left arm, it's essential to seek medical attention promptly. Pain in the left arm can be caused by muscle strain, injury, nerve compression, or even heart related issues. Consult a doctor for proper evaluation.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

Dr. Bhaskar Semitha

My father has diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the right femoral head with joint capsulitis and moderate joint effusion and ischemic changes in neck of the right femur.So does he require hip replacement surgery?

Male | 64

YES, HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY IS LIKELY NECESSARY FOR AVASCULAR NECROSIS.. Avascular necrosis is when bone tissue dies due to a lack of blood supply. It can lead to pain and joint damage. Joint effusion is swelling from excess fluid, while joint capsulitis is when the joint capsule is inflamed.. ischemic changes refer to REDUCED BLOOD FLOW.. All of these can make it difficult to move and cause pain.. Surgery may help improve mobility and decrease pain.. YOUR FATHER'S DOCTOR WILL BE ABLE TO ADVISE ON THE BEST TREATMENT PLAN..

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Dr. Pramod Bhor

I am having neck pain for 1 year 6 months now...i did every scans i did MRI , CT and even XRay found nothing....I did physiotherapy and even excercise for 3 months .... But still there is pain

Female | 21

ok. looks like there could be more to it. can you post your xray photo and MRI report photo.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sunny Dole

Dr. Sunny Dole

I have pain in the inside of my legs for a week and a half and it hurts whenever I put pressure on it.

Female | 14

If you're experiencing pain on the inside of your legs that worsens with pressure, it could be due to muscle strain, adductor tendinitis, groin hernia, or nerve impingement. It would be best to consult with a healthcare professional for an evaluation, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Based on My experience I have serious pain and sound around My shoulder or My elbow joint, or around the head of femur when I get bone pain, it began pain around My pelvic bone then it spread to My arm's ,legs, skull, phalanges, and my jaw, I got sound around My hip joint, elbow joint and shoulder scapula plus with head of humerus, it also spread into my phalanges and recently I get serious pain in My shoulder around the head of humerus and it lasts 5 days still now, few years back I went to Dr. And he diagnosis me with the deficiency of Vitamin D in My bone and he prescribed vitamin D3 supplements he ordered me to take one capsule per week but even when I was taking the supplement I felt weakness and tired I didn't notice positive results and I made car accident 17 years back but the cause starts recently like 4years and Based on My experience I have serious pain and sound around My shoulder or My elbow joint, or around the head of femur when I get bone pain, it began pain around My pelvic bone then it spread to My arm's ,legs, skull, phalanges, and my jaw, I got sound around My hip joint, elbow joint and shoulder scapula plus with head of humerus, it also spread into my phalanges and recently I get serious pain in My shoulder around the head of humerus and it lasts 5 days still now, few years back I went to Dr. And he diagnosis me with the deficiency of Vitamin D in My bone and he prescribed vitamin D3 supplements he ordered me to take one capsule per week but even when I was taking the supplement I felt weakness and tired I didn't notice positive results and I made car accident 17 years back but the cause starts recently like 4years and recently I feel deep pushing pain it's on my left arm , the righ arm isn't good too but i am feeling more in my left arm and i feel like the pain is pressing pushing deep Which should I suspect more osteosarcoma or vitamin D3 deficiency

Female | 22

Answered on 29th July '24

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

Enlargement of heels bone as per previous dr your suggestion

Female | 32

Acupuncture offers relief from chronic heel spurs and has proven record in treating calcaneal spur.
Extra bone tissue known as heel spurs which develop due to over stress of the foot can cause pain in back of heel. Electro Acupuncture points, Moxibustion, Acupressure and seed therapy have shown great relief in heel pain and inflammation. Also correction in the enlargement of heel bone is observed as the acupuncture treatment is taken on regular basis. I.e. 2-3 sessions weekly continued for a period of 1-2 months."

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

What should i eat if i have polymyalgia rheumatica?

Female | 65

Polymyalgia Rheumatica mainly affects hips and shoulders, pl take ginger water.. avoid sour food, cold drinks should be avoided, 
start with acupuncture to balance your meridians. Acupuncture points act as pain relievers by releasing endorphins in the body. It hekps to regulate system imbalance thereby reducing the inflammation from the body.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

Hi, Im a 40 year old female. i have alot of pain in my heels, which is almost unbearable now and im seeking help in regards to that. i dont know if this is related to the pain , but i have Psoriasis and got treated for it around 5 years ago, and get checkups once in a year. i think the pain might be somewhat related to Psoriasis as it is right over my heels. hope someone understands the root cause of this and helps me.

Female | 40

Your hee­l discomfort troubles me. Hee­l agony may stem from Psoriatic Arthritis, a Psoriasis-linked disorder. This condition inflame­s joints, causing aches and swells. Negle­cting it risks permanent harm. Thus, consulting a Rheumatologist is crucial for prope­r assessment and therapy. The­y'll prescribe medicine­s and suggest exercise­s to alleviate your suffering.

Answered on 28th Aug '24

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

What to expect 5 months after knee replacement?

Male | 45

At 5 months after knee replacement surgery, patients can expect to have significantly reduced pain and improved mobility compared to the pre-surgical state. However, complete recovery may take up to a year or more. Regular physical therapy, exercises, and follow-up appointments with the doctor are necessary to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Dr. Pramod Bhor

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