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I suffer from upper back pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from lower back pain for the past five months. After going through physiotherapy and other exercises, I feel better. Now, I have developed upper back and shoulder pain too. I think it is because of the exercise I did before. I have attached my MRI of lower back, C-spine... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your query what I understand is that you have lower back pain that is well controlled with physiotherapy exercises, but have recently developed upper back and right shoulder pain which you think may have been brought upon by some of the exercises. Let us discuss y... Read Full »
What is the procedure involved in lumbar straightening?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a sprinter, so by sprinting and weight lifting, I have been suffering from lower back pain for one month, and then yesterday I decided to do my MRI, and in the MRI report, I get lumber straightening and disc bulge of L5-S1. I am currently taking Calcium, Vitamin D3, and painkillers. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do physiotherapy for a few weeks. Avoid forward bending and weight lifting for a few weeks. Do lumbosacral exercises. You can learn it from physiotherapy videos on the internet. And, I suggest taking. 1) Tablet Pan 40 (Pantoprazole 40 mg) one tablet on an empty stomach... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I slipped while running a month ago after which I suffered from lumbar lordosis. I consulted a doctor who gave me a painkiller and an ointment. But the condition has not improved. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. It seems you have a muscle spasm. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Avoid lifting heavy weights. 2. Avoid arching your back. 3. Avoid sitting for long hours. 4. Avoid two-wheeler rides. 5. Improve your posture... Read Full »
I have been experiencing burning foot pain. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a problem with my feet now for four years. About four years ago, I had some burning pain in feet. I cannot stand for more than 15 minutes or the pain gets very bad. Four years ago, I also had really bad pain in my legs after standing all day. That has diminished and now I stil... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry that you have had this pain for the past four years. From what you have written, I find that you have problem with feet for four years, burning pain on the bottom of feet and you cannot stand for more than 15 minutes. Your MRI report (attachment removed to pro... Read Full »
Why is there a muscle tension in my shoulders, arms, and hands?
Query: Hello doctor, I have problems with clear thinking. When I am in a wrong position, there will be tension in my shoulders and arms, and in my face muscles, but also I cannot think clearly anymore. It is like a blackout. When I bend my head forward for a few seconds, my body reacts with sweating, rapid... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachments removed to protect patient identity). From your complaints, it looks like you are having tension type of pain. Actually, it occurs because of tensed tightened neck muscles. Some patients also feel similar pain in temple ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,My wife is 27 years old, and she has been experiencing back pain. She recently underwent an MRI scan, and the report indicates that she is suffering from a loss of lumbar lordosis. Kindly suggest how to achieve permanent pain relief for her. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by at icliniq.com. I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical queries. I reviewed the reports you attached (attachment removed to protect patient’s identity). Based on the information you provided and the attached reports, it is evident that she has muscle ... 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 »
Do I need surgery for my spine pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I need a third opinion regarding the condition of my spine. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not mentioned anything about clinical symptoms and the duration, and why you need a third opinion. Based on one gross cross-section T2 sagittal plane cut, there is a straightened cervical spine, with some degenerative osteophytes and some mild reduction in d... Read Full »