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Kindly suggest a solution for pain and swelling in my left knee and ankle.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 51 years old. I am suffering from ankle joint pain and swollen left knee for two months. I can walk but get pain in both ankle joints while walking, and I kind of limp while walking every step. It is tough to walk. When trying to get up from the chair, I struggle a bit, no pain, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for attaching pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and a good description. I am concerned about you. All the reports are normal, except for a few. Your ankle shows an injury in one of its bones. Or may the picture is not so clear, so I am un... Read Full »
I injured my ankle while playing. Please review my X-ray.
Query: Hi doctor,I injured my ankle while playing basketball. I have a swollen ankle on the left side and slightly less minor swelling on the right side of my ankle. I have a splint and taking calcium medicine along with other medicine and painkiller to reduce swelling. X-ray initially suggested a minor ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you have a small medial malleolus avulsion fracture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a very small fragment and you do not need to worry about it. Your major injury is on the lateral side, which is the lateral collateral ligament of the ankle ... Read Full »
My son is having severe pain after punching the wall with his fist. Is it a fracture?
Query: Hi doctor, My 14 year old son punched a wall with his fist, and it resulted in an immediate swelling of a knuckle. I applied an ice pack immediately for 20 minutes, which decreased the swelling to some extent. The color of the skin has also slightly changed. He is complaining of severe throbbing pai... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your son's injury. The clinical photograph that you provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows some evidence of soft tissue injury and a small hematoma (a small collection of blood beneath the dermis) in the soft tissue overlying... Read Full »
My son has pain after plaster removal from a fracture. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My 8-year-old son had a hairline fracture in his right elbow. Fourteen days after fracture, since the pain was not reducing, the orthopedic applied synthetic plaster. It was kept on for 22 days. After opening plaster, his entire arm is swollen, with extreme pain in the wrist, fingers, el... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Could you please send the picture of his arm? This will help me to guide you better. Thank you. Read Full »
How do I treat a tiny crack in the midshaft of my right leg?
Query: Hello doctor, I get pain in my right leg mid-shaft femur when I walk a lot but it reduces while sleeping. The doctor denied the presence of any tumor after checking my MRI, CT scan, and X-ray reports. But the doctor mentioned that I had a hairline crack and suggested 14 days of physical therapy. I a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As the doctor has mentioned that you do not have any tumor, it can be due to the weakness of muscles. I suggest you do hip abductor exercises regularly. In case of severe pain, I suggest you consult a pain physician and opt for a trigger po... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I badly rolled my ankle. I took an X-ray, and the diagnosis was a sprain. However, since then, the discomfort has grown significantly. I can barely sleep, am more irritable, and experience sharper, more excruciating pain when I touch the wounded region. My ankle seems distorted to me. C... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. There will be some bruising, redness (slightly higher than expected for an ankle injury), and swelling.The fracture is usually worst regarding displacement at the time of injury. Unless you have reinjured the leg, the... Read Full »
How long will it take to heal a 16-day-old hairline fracture on my fifth metatarsal?
Query: Hello, I had a hairline fracture on my fifth metatarsal 16 days ago. I just wanted to know how bad the fracture is? And how much time does the healing take? I am worried because I am traveling after two months for a master's degree. Currently, I am taking calcium supplements. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Before I can suggest anything, please answer a few questions- 1. What treatment have you taken in the last 16 days? 2. Are you an athletic person? Thank you. Read Full »
How to correct edge to edge contact in front tooth and hairline crack in tooth?
Query: Hello doctor, I have my upper and lower jaw front end teeth with edge to edge contact. And I have my lower front teeth with hairline crack and I am getting sensitivity and little pain. Is it possible to keep a clip at this position? What will be the procedure and my lower premolars are bending towa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need an orthodontic treatment to correct the edge to edge bite. The treatment may continue up to a year or more. The fractured tooth if reaches the pulp chamber it might need an extraction, and if not it will need root canal procedure. The extent of fracture wil... Read Full »