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How to treat slipped capital femoral epiphysis?
Query: Hello doctor,Avascular necrosis was caused by a slipped capital femoral epiphysis of the left hip in my 12-year-old girl. What is the treatment apart from a hip replacement? I need help. My daughter is in the middle of a bridge. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. 1. AVN (avascular necrosis) in pediatric patients requires injection of Zoledronic acid (single dose per year for three years) in specific doses, which are lower than adult doses depending upon the weight of the child. ... Read Full »
I am doubtful whether PCOS and SUFE have any underlying cause. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a couple of conditions, and I would like to enquire whether there could be an underlying cause. I am a 27 year old female, and I have recently been told I have PCOS. I am not entirely surprised, as I have painful ovulation. I am due to have a follow-up to further discuss scan resul... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Certainly, there is a possibility of underlying hormonal abnormalities. Scarred kidney is due to infection, that should be left apart. SUFE and (PCOS) polycystic ovaries syndrome have hormonal causes, for which you will need extensive endocrinological evaluation. You... Read Full »
What could be the reason for my severe hip pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 14-year-old female. My height is 5 feet and 5 inches, and I weigh about 140 pounds. I experience extreme pain in my hip. It is difficult for me to walk or climb stairs. Also, it keeps me awake at night. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. My worry here is that you may have a slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), and you need an urgent orthopedic opinion to help rule this out. I say so because the pain and limp from the hip in an adolescent has only a few causes, one of which is SCFE. The other re... Read Full »