What are the measures to get relief from back pain?
Hello doctor,
I am having back pain near the spine on the right side, especially when I go downstairs or go for a walk. My back gets locked when I am standing still. There is too much pain on the right side while sitting on a hard surface. There is also nerve pain after having food sitting on the ground. There is pain only on the right side while using the commode. I am suffering from this pain from the past two years and have not got any relief. Kindly help me.
02 May 2024 - 1 min read
Do I need surgery for compressed nerve and back pain?
Hi doctor,
I suffered a back injury at work nine months ago while lifting an order of 20 batteries weighing 44 pounds each. When I lifted the last battery of the order, I felt a sharp pain in my lower back and my left leg that made me collapse, and I was rushed to the hospital. I have seen a number of doctors over the last nine months without any improvement. I was diagnosed with an L5/S1 broad annular tear, a paracentral disc bulge, compression of the exiting nerve canal, and a swollen S1 nerve root. Symptoms that have occurred since my injuries are bladder issues (dribbling, unable to stop peeing and leaking during the night in bed), muscle spasms leaving indents in my lower back, redness in my left foot (photo attached), muscle twitching in the left thigh, calf, and big toe, left big toe and two other toes sticking up with pain, a swollen Achilles tendon, a swollen foot, and lower back pain (radiating to the left leg). The treatment I underwent since the injury was a nerve-blocking injection in the L5/S1, nine weeks of physiotherapy and hydrotherapy, and three months of a medication program that included Endone 5 mg twice a day and Gabapentin 100 mg twice a day. My doctor suggested L5/S1 disc replacement surgery. I would like to get your opinion on the treatment. I have attached some MRI scans and photos.
19 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
My father has got brain hemorrhage. Is he out of danger now?
Hi doctor,
My father, who is 58 years old, has got brain hemorrhage before eight days. He was immediately hospitalized, and till today he is in CCU (Critical Care Unit). He has some body movement, but he is in the unconscious state. He cannot open his eyes, cannot talk and does not have any mouth moment. He can breathe naturally without external oxygen. His previous medical history includes diabetes, constipation, high BP (Blood Pressure) and continuous whistling problem in both ears since last 20 years. Also, he had a heart attack before seven years. Now, every part of his body below the neck is fine except the right hand. He never required a ventilator. Is he out of danger zone? How much time will he take to open his eyes and come out of unconscious state? Is it normal for such patients? I have attached all reports of my father. Please reply me as soon as possible.
19 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Hi doctor,
I have been diagnosed with a 5 x 5 x 3 mm meningioma in the superior frontal gyrus towards the cranial vertex. I would like to know if this will kill me or shorten my life. I also want information about anything regarding this, for example, recurrence, regrowth, etc.
16 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
How does spina bifida progress?
Hello doctor,
I have spina bifida, which is a slow degenerative syndrome. In the long run, what kind of deterioration will take place?
15 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
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