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Answered by Dr. Gandhi Vaibhav Ramesh

Is it hip arthritis? I am having pain above my right hip and little swollen.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have studied your case. As per your history, there can be hip arthritis, which can be degenerative or due to avascular necrosis of the femoral head (AVN). I will advise you to take an X-ray of your hip again, and you can consult me with the reports or with your doctor. After clinical examination, if AVN (avascular necrosis) is suspected, then you will need an MRI.

March 2, 2026

What is the best treatment for food allergies?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your history and symptoms, it is important to identify the allergen affecting you by carefully observing your daily lifestyle. The best treatment for allergies is to avoid the allergen. You may find relief with Fexofenadine 120 mg, taken once daily. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the medicines with take the medicines with their consent.

October 30, 2025

I have recurrent shoulder dislocation. I am a softball player. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For recurrent shoulder dislocation, you need further investigation and treatment. MRI might show Hill-Sachs lesion or Bankart lesion which are injuries of the shoulder joint due to repeated dislocations. Hill-Sachs injury is a bony defect and you may need investigation and arthroscopy. You may need arthroscopic repair for bony Bankart lesion.

April 29, 2025

How to manage shooting pain in the lower back and buttocks?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have studied your case. Medications like Methylcobalamine with Pregabalin and analgesics will reduce pain. You can consult your treating doctor. Some exercises that can be done after pain has reduced include spine extension exercises, lying on your stomach flat, and lifting the leg six inches from the ground.

April 9, 2025

I have a congenital malformation of the L5 lamina, retrolisthesis and spondylitis.Please advice.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there can be tingling sensation, numbness and pain in your arm. Also there is large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.

June 20, 2024

Arthritis causing stiff leg muscles. Medicine advice?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have studied your case. As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve the range of motion. You need to consult a physiotherapist for proper rehabilitation. Initially, quadriceps strengthening and range of motion exercises are important, later on against résistance theraband exercises.

June 3, 2024

What causes neck and back pain with neck stiffness?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root, there can be a sharp pain in your arm and back with a shoulder. I will advise you to send your MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. For these symptoms, analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.

June 3, 2024

How can discomfort around the tailbone be treated?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have studied your case. Due to microtrauma, there may be fibrosis formation. Do hot fomentation over the sacrum. It will take weeks to months to subside.

May 27, 2024

Is sharp stabbing pain related to spinal nerve?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have studied your case. There is a possibility of spinal disc bulge leading to back pain. I will advise you to do MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) spine to see for any disc bulge or spinal canal stenosis. And also check your vitamin B12 and vitamin D3 levels.

May 6, 2024

Can disc bulge and elevated ESR indicate autoimmunity?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have studied your case with diligence. I have seen the reports also. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Raised ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) with raised SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) suggest the possibility of polyarthritis.

April 17, 2024

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