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Why is there pain in left shoulder and upper chest?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old male. I am having a BP medicine (Telma AM 40). I am having pain in left shoulder, upper chest, back side. I had done ECG, 2D echo and a TMT and all the tests are negative. My doctor said the pain is not related to cardio. The pain is not constant it comes and goes, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The characteristics of your pain are not typical of cardiac pain. There are two possibilities in you, first is of a spinal cause like spondylosis or compression of nerves and other is costochondritis. Does this pain increases on neck movement, or any neck trauma, the... Read Full »
I am experiencing severe lower back pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old and for the past three months, I have been experiencing severe lower back pain. For the past month, I have noticed that my whole spine hurts to my neck and shoulder. I also have been experiencing leg and hand numbness along with hand pain (only left side) along with... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on your symptoms, you may be experiencing a condition called spondylosis, which is a degenerative condition that affects the spine. This condition can cause pain and stiffness in the lower back, as well as in the neck and shoulder... Read Full »
Kindly explain the cause and remedy for bilateral spondylolysis.
Query: Hello doctor, What is bilateral spondylolysis between L5 and S1? What is the cause? What is the remedy? I have pain near the tail-bone, especially when seated. I have started experiencing a sharp pain when lifting clothes from a bucket. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Spondylolysis is basically lysis of pars interarticularis. This is the bone responsible for stability between two vertebral bodies. At your age, it is not surprising to find this because most commonly it is seen after degenerative changes. Usually, if this spondylolysis... Read Full »
I have numbness in my face, arm, and hand on one side. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have numbness in my right side of the face and right arm and right hand. Blood pressure is normal. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is it sudden onset or gradually develops from last many days. If it is gradual and it is there since long time period, then it is most probably spondylosis both cervical spine. It is a spine problem where you get numbness, pain, and other symptoms due to compression ... Read Full »
I have spondylosis and leg stiffness. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 41 years old. I have a BP of 150/100 mmHg. I am 5 feet 7 inches tall, and I weigh 194.00 Ibs. I have spondylosis and leg stiffness. I do not get time for walking or exercise, and my sleeping cycle is abnormal. I had an ECG, chest X-ray, and blood tests nine months ago. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The increase in blood pressure is likely secondary to your weight gain. I suggest you follow the following instructions: 1. Avoid fatty, oily, and a high-calorie diets. Follow a low-salt diet. 2. Monitor the blood pressure regularly, thr... Read Full »
Why do I get pain after getting up from sitting or walking?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 65 years old (height 4'11", weight 64 kg), and has been doing all the household chores since she was 20 years. She has no problems except diabetes. Since one week, she started getting lower back pain. The symptoms are if she is in a sleeping position and gets up and starts w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At 65, your mother seems to be suffering from spondylosis which is nothing but wear and tear of the spine. This is made worse after any period of rest and sitting usually makes it worse. Is there any radiation of pain to the leg? I will recommend that you get an X-ra... Read Full »
What is the treatment for degenerative disc disease?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband had sciatica three years ago. He has recurrent back pain and a tingling sensation in the feet. He was advised to do an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) for his lower back, and the result says that he has a sign of spondylosis is seen with foci of osteochondrosis. From L2 to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your husband's MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) suggests (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity) some degenerative changes in the lumbar spine with nerve compression on the left side. However, it would be prudent to know the exact details about your h... Read Full »
I have been experiencing pain in the shoulder blades, lower back, and knee. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have frequent pain in my neck and shoulder blades. The pain sometimes develops on the left or the right side. I am also finding it difficult to climb stairs and have knee pain. The pain starts in the lower back and radiates through the hip to the knee. Kindly advise on the necessary... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, It is likely spondylosis (cervical and lumbar) and knee osteoarthritis. It is a spine problem where you get pain and other symptoms due to compression of nerves between the spine. So it will cause symptoms along the course of the nerves. These are all age-related problems. Do you have any... Read Full »
I have back pain while I try to move or sit down. What is the cause?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a bit of back pain in my left side when I sit down or lean forward or try to move side to side. What could this be? It has been three weeks already. I do not smoke or drink. The pain I can feel is just under my shoulder plate. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is likely a spondylosis of thoracic spine. It is a spine problem where you get pain and other symptoms due to compression of nerves between spine. So, it will cause symptoms along the course of nerves. One may have associated symptoms like tingling, numbness, needl... Read Full »
I am a 68-year-old with spondylosis and bone degeneration. Can you suggest medications?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 68-year-old, with a height of 5 feet and 8 inches, and weight of 176 pounds. Two stents were placed before six years for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and left anterior descending artery (LAD). I am taking Ecospirin, Clopidogrel, Dytor, Zoryl, and Urimax for... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Avoid lifting heavy weights. 2. Avoid bending your back, instead bend your knees to pick up things from floor. 3. Avoid sitting for long hours. 4. Avoid two wheeler rides. 5. Improve your posture while sitting. 6. Avoid sitting for more than 20 minutes. Always sit on... Read Full »