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We believe my mother dislocated her shoulder. What should we do?

My mother is 65 years old and is currently on medication for her arthritis. She recently had a fall, which I believe dislocated her shoulder. We haven't taken her to the doctor...
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I think I dislocated my knee, and it is hurting a lot. What should I do?

I have a slight bulge on my knee, which makes me think I dislocated it, and it is also hurting. I haven't fallen or had an accident recently, so I don’t understand the reason...
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What are the key dietary supplements recommended for bone health after 40?

I am 40 years old and I want to take dietary supplements to maintain my bone health. I am also a runner and would like to know which supplements I should be taking every day....
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How long does a hip replacement take to heal?

My mother underwent a hip replacement surgery 3 months back. While she is able to walk, she still limps and it doesn’t feel perfectly alright. What is the ideal time required...
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Joint pain

I’m already taking 600 mg a day of neurontin and 50 mg of diclofenac potassium and I still have a lot of joint pain. I don’t know what to do, please help
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Can gout be treated permanently or does it come back?

I have been suffering from gout for the last 3 months and I have started my treatment along with dietary restrictions. Can gout be treated permanently or will it keep coming back?...
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Can joint pain be considered as a symptom for gout?

I am 29 years old and I am suffering from severe pain in my knees and joints. Could this be a symptom of gout or is it something else?
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What is the course of treatment for a slip disc?

My mother had a fall and ever since has been suffering with a slip disc. What is the course of treatment for treating her condition? When can she resume her normal everyday activities?...
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Does a heel bone fracture require a surgery?

I am suffering from a heel bone fracture which occurred due to an accident. Will I require a surgery to correct it?
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Can a knee surgery help in relieving the pain due to arthritis?

I am a 54 year old woman and I was detected with arthritis two years back. Ever since I have been suffering form a deep pain in the knees. Can a knee surgery help in treating...
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My baby was born with twisted legs. Can this be corrected?

My son is 2 years old now and was born with twisted legs. Can his condition be corrected with a surgery?
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I am having a severe pain in my neck post an accident. What can i do?

I met with an accident 3 weeks back and I am having a severe pain in my neck region. What can I do? Should I go for an X-ray? Please advise.
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My baby had a fracture when he was 2 months old. Will it heal?

My baby had a fracture in his arm when he was 2 months old after falling from the cradle. Will the fracture heal or will it have any implications on my baby as he is growing up?...
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I fell and have been recommended hip surgery. What are the preparatory steps?

I recently had a fall and have fractured my hip bone. The doctor has recommended surgery. What are the preparatory steps for this surgery? How long will the healing process...
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I have a bulge in my back bone at the bottom. Can it be treated with surgery?

I am a 34 year old woman and I have a small bulge at the bottom of my backbone. This bulge pains a lot when I stand or sit for too long. What can I do to get rid of this pain....
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partial vs full joint replacment

What is the difference between a partial and a full joint replacement? Does a partial one have to be done again later?
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My husband is having a growth in ankle bone. Does it need surgery?

My husband has been suffering with a huge bone growth in his ankle bone. What is the cause of this? Will it need to be operated. He is also diabetic, will that have any implications...
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Can a freckle reduce in size and disappear?

I do not have any freckles in my eyes, however are there chances that one can develop a freckle later in life. And can a freckle reduce in size and disappear on its own?
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Recurring hip pain

I am young, relatively speaking (30) but once in a while I'll get a dull lingering pain in my right hip. Why would this be? I exercise moderately for an hour or so a few times...
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Inner thigh hurts when walking fast

I try to walk a lot for exercise. But more often than not, my inner thigh on my right side feels strained when I step forward with that leg. This doesn't happen when I walk at...
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