What causes mild back pain for the past four years?
Hi doctor,
I am 40 years old, having mild back pain for four years and no leg pain, but while traveling on sitting, I have mild lower back pain. So I got an MRI scanning as suggested by the doctor, and hence the results are, straightening of lumbar curvature. Lumbar spondylosis is more marked at L4 to L5 levels with diffuse circumferential disc bulge indenting the ventral thecal sac and causing mild to moderate narrowing of lateral recesses and neural foramina with associated nerve root compression. What will be the possible treatment for this condition? Kindly help.
03 May 2024 - 1 min read
Why does my hand shake and fingers twitch at times?
Hello doctor,
My right hand is shaky most days and my fingers twitch sometimes at night. It is embarrassing. What could it be?
Please help.
03 May 2024 - 1 min read
What could cause heel pain that does not subside with medications or exercise?
Hello doctor,
I am a 58-year-old male who has been diabetic for 15 years. I have been suffering from heel pain in my right ankle for a few months. I take Amryl 4mg twice. Traviamate 50/500 40mg 2 times Stat A 10 mg and Advent 80mg 1 time for heel pain. I also got my blood test done and the uric acid levels are 8.37. I have also tried exercising but found no change. Kindly help.
Thank you.
03 May 2024 - 1 min read
Is it safe to take anti-rabies vaccine without a dog bite?
Hello doctor,
I am 38 years old. Two days back, I was playing with my neighbor's dog (small one), my middle finger got scratch or bitten. I am not sure, but there were very few drops of blood. So, should I take the anti-rabies vaccine? Is it completely safe to take it even without a dog bite? Any side effect in future if you take it without dog bite?
30 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
How to manage osteofibroma which is present since birth?
Hi doctor,
I suffer from osteofibroma, which I have apparently had since birth. I have two lesions in my left leg near my knee and one in my lower right leg near my ankle. I get pain on a daily basis in both legs, but more in the right leg. The lesion on my right leg seems to be fairly large in X-ray pictures. I was referred to my local hospital where I was told that nothing they could do and that they did not want to take the risk of infection. I would have to deal with the pain for the rest of my life basically. I was told that there is nothing to do with the symptoms and if the pain persists or gets worse or stops me sleeping, then I should go back and get checked again. But, I had already stated to them it stopped me from sleeping at times and I walk with a limp most days. I am a 25-year-old and I have a passion for sports. But, due to my condition, I cannot do much of it. I cannot stand for a long period and cannot walk long distances. I have had to resign from my job due to the pain. I just do not know what to do or where to go. I have even looked into other people's cases in which most had them removed or got offered surgical treatment. I do not understand why I could not get mine sorted. I just feel lost and have no idea about the future. Please help.
30 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
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