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I have a chronic back pain. Is there a permanent treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband aged 31 is suffering from chronic back pain near the lower part extending till the upper part for the past eight months. Please help with the diagnosis. He has a bad habit of sitting with a laptop for hours together. He barely does walking or exercises. He has taken an x-... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I cannot see the film of the x-ray but the report is on mild straightening of the lumbar spine. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Vertebra and disc spaces are normal. USG is normal except for mild fatty liver. It seems that there are two issues her... Read Full »
How to cure the severe leg pain for the last six months?
Query: Hello doctor,In the last six months, I suddenly developed severe pain in both legs. It arises from the thigh, goes to the calf, and finally reaches the heel. I am unable to go up the stairs or use the Indian-style toilets. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, I feel that you have patellofemoral compression pain, which gets worse on going up and down stairs. After a period of rest, you may feel severe pain in the the knees, but as you walk the pain will ease. I suggest the following: Take Vovera... Read Full »
What can be done for extreme lower back pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I have extreme lower back pain. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need more information about your symptoms, duration, intensity with time of the day and with movements, any relieving factors, and treatment sought and the effects, any leg symptoms and radiation of pain to the leg, and any bowel complaints like loss of control of ... Read Full »
Please advise non-surgical treatment for lumbar lordosis and disc dehydration.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a back pain which has made me stay in bed for two weeks. Now the pain has reduced but I have very limited movement, just to go to the bathroom but still, there is a pain when I want to stand up. I did the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test, the result was showing lumbar lordo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) report shows evidence of wear and tear of the lumbar disc with some pressure on the nerves (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is difficult to suggest the treatment without examining you in person. However, genera... Read Full »
My X-ray shows that I have lumbar spondylosis. Do I need to do an MRI?
Query: Hi doctor,I have pain in my back, and the local doctor says that L3 might have collapsed. I can walk and do day-to-day activities. My X-ray report says I have lumbar spondylosis. And osteophytes are seen with sclerosis in the lumbar vertebra and disc space reduced between L4 to L3. The doctor advise... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not have all the information here but will try and explain. From you description, you do not seem to have any leg symptoms, like sciatica like pain or lumbar canal stenosis. You also have not mentioned about any night symptoms, weight loss, appetite loss, fever,... Read Full »
Why makes the bottom of the feet feel swollen?
Query: Hi doctor,I am having issues with my feet. I feel that they are swollen and numb, but they are not swollen and also there is no discoloration. I do not have any chest pain, lightheadedness, dizziness, shortness of breath, or any unusual pain or ache anywhere else. This usually happens while sitting ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These symptoms suggest that you are having nerve pain. Nerve pain usually requires some special medications. So, I suggest tablet Pregabalin 75 mg twice daily in the morning and at night for 30 days before food. Continue your B12 vitamin tablets for 30 days. This is a n... Read Full »