My heel has developed swelling ever since I got injured playing. Please help.
Hi doctor,
I got injured while playing. I fell down and my knee hit the ground. To prevent it, I tried to apply counter pressure on the floor using my heel. Now I have swelling in my heel for a week. On the first day, I could not able to walk properly. I had a burning sensation on the heel. After a week, I was able to walk but there is a tingling sensation on the heel. Please help me.
29 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
Is it necessary to have crutches for ankle pain after an injury?
Hello doctor,
My ankle started hurting last week, and it has gotten worse, it is very painful and uncomfortable to walk. My question is, do I need crutches? I am a girl.
05 Jan 2024 - 1 min read
How can hip pain be managed in a diabetic and hypertensive patient?
Hello doctor,
My mother is having lower hip side pain for almost a week now. She is taking maintenance medicines for high blood pressure (Approvel) and 24 units of Insulin everyday. What could be causing the pain and can I give her pain reliever?
28 Dec 2023 - 1 min read
I have severe rib pain and it hurts more while standing and taking deep breaths. Please help.
Hello doctor,
I am having severe rib pain since this morning and it hurts when I stand up straight or when I move or lay down. I tried putting a heating pad and ice pack on it and did not do anything. I feel extreme discomfort, cannot take deep breathes, and feel sharp stabbing pain once in a while.
12 Dec 2023 - 1 min read
Can someone please explain the MRI findings of my right knee after an injury?
Hi doctor,
I am a 52-year-old female with mild OA in my knees. I injured and twisted my knee while walking with a heavy box. I have mentioned the written results of my MRI knee.
MRI right knee:
Indication: Knee instability, pain, and limited range of motion.
Comparison: None.
Technique: Multiplanar and multisequence imaging was performed without intravenous contrast.
Findings:
Osseous alignment: Normal tricompartmental osteophytic changes worst in the patellofemoral joint.
Bone marrow signal: Subchondral edema in the medial tibial plateau.
Abnormal fluid collections: Small knee effusion.
Medial meniscus: There is a tear in the meniscal body, extending to the inferior articular surface.
Lateral meniscus: Intact and normal in signal intensity.
Cruciate ligaments: Intact and normal in signal intensity.
Collateral ligaments: Intact and normal in signal intensity.
Patellar retinacula and extensor mechanism: Normal.
Articular cartilage:
Patellofemoral joint: Severe thinning of cartilage along the inferior aspect of the lateral patellar facet. Cartilage edema along the medial patellar facet.
Medial compartment: Severe thinning along the weight-bearing portion of the condyle.
Lateral compartment: Preserved.
Impression:
DJD with patellofemoral and medial compartment predominance.
Medial meniscal tear involving the periphery of the meniscal body.
Small knee effusion.
Kindly help me.
30 Aug 2023 - 1 min read
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