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Are "growing pains" really a thing for kids?

My son is 9-years-old and feels aches in his bones, and he actually complains about it often. We took him to the doctor, and he had us do an imaging test, but there was 0 abnormalities....
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Should I be avoiding exercise with scoliosis?

I used to be really into sports before I was diagnosed with scoliosis, but once I started feeling some pain and the doctor found a curve in my spine, I stopped because I thought...
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Are there any benefits to joint replacement surgery?

My grandmother has hip pain, that's quite severe. If she were to have a total hip replacement, what benefits would she have? Would she be able to do a lot of physical activity...
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What are the best ways to strengthen my child's bones?

My son has a deficiency in calcium, and his pediatrician wants him to be on calcium supplements since I can't get him to have enough dairy. Obviously, this is going to affect...
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Does orthopedic surgery use general anesthesia?

I need to have surgery on my foot because I fell on top of it and broke it in 3 different places. I needed to wait until this week to have the surgery because it happened over...
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I'm having pain along my spine. Will a chiropractor help me?

I have a lot of pain along my spine and it's pretty unbearable. I'm not sure why it's happening, and I often try to ease it with a brace and a heating pad. Can a chiropractor...
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What should I do when I twist my ankle?

I twisted my ankle while playing basketball with my friends, and now I'm in so much pain. I have it up right now, and I'm relaxing, but what else should I do to relieve the pain?...
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What are the restrictions after a shoulder surgery?

My grandfather just underwent shoulder surgery. What are the restrictions to keep in mind so that he doesn't do damage and can heal faster?
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How long does a sprain take to heal in children?

How long does it usually take for a sprain to heal in children?
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I have severe back pain at the bottom of my spine. Do you think a surgery might be required?

I am suffering from a tremendous amount of pain right at the bottom of my back. Do you think a surgery might be required to treat this condition? Are there other ways to get...
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Why do I have fluid accumulation around my knees?

I have been walking everyday. And I have observed slight swelling around my knees and the doctor says it is due to fluid accumulation. Why do I have this accumulation in my knees?...
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How can I correct the hunch in my back?

I have a hunched back, and I'm only in my thirties. Is there anything I can do to correct it?
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How long does a knee fracture take to heal in kids?

My son is 7 years old and had a fracture in his ankle, which is now in a cast. How long will it take to heal?
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How long will my back take to recover after surgery?

I need to have back surgery after a serious fall. How long will it take for me to recover completely after the surgery? Other than this injury, I am, otherwise, healthy.
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Does tennis elbow require a surgery?

For the past three months, my husband has been experiencing tennis elbow. Will he need surgery to correct his condition?
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I've been experiencing weird hip pain for 2 days. Could it be due to weight gain?

I've been experiencing weird hip pain for the past two days, and this is after that I gained a lot of weight. Could this pain be due to that?
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Can I resume my running after hip bone replacement surgery?

I am going to undergo hip bone replacement surgery in a couple of weeks. Will be able to resume my running after this type of surgery, and if so -- how long until I can run again?...
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My son is having pain in his hand after his surgery. What painkillers would you recommend?

My son is having a lot of pain in his hand after his surgery, following a bone fracture. What painkillers would you recommend for him to get over this pain?
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How long will it take for me to recover from a shoulder surgery?

I am supposed to have shoulder surgery very soon. But how long is the recovery normally after it? I need to tell my job so I'm able to recover at home.
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Can my spinal pain be treated with a surgery?

After a car accident, I started to get severe pain in my spine. Can this be treated with surgery?
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