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I have neck pain from working on the computer. What can I do?

When I am working on the computer for long hours I get a dull neck pain that persists for some time and then settles on its own. What can I do to avoid this pain?
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My pain persists even after back surgery, why?

A month ago I underwent a minor back surgery for a pinched nerve in my lower back. I am currently recuperating from the surgery, but the pain is still persistent. When should...
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Why do my hands feel cold and painful?

During winters my hands feel extremely cold and hurt a lot. They feel stiff. Why does this happen and what can I do to get relief?
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Severe trapezoid strain

I have had an injury due to sitting at a workstation that was not ergonomic set up in which my left arm hung straight down for 1 year, no where to rest as the chair was broken...
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How can pain be managed in the elderly?

My mother is 77 years old and has a lot of pain all over her body, almost everyday. From aching legs to her back, there is pain and discomfort. How can she manage it?
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Can pain cause depression in a person?

My sister is 39 years old and is suffering from back pain. She has been on medication, however this pain is now affecting her state of mind. She is gloomy and depressed most...
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How does epsom salt work to relieve pain?

I have been advised to use epsom salt soak to relieve my heel pain. How does epsom salt work to relieve pain?
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What should be the ideal time gap between two painkillers?

My friend was prescribed pain killers after her fall a week ago since she still had some pain in her hip. I feel though that she is taking too much of her pills at once, and I...
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I can feel pain in my breasts. How can I manage this?

I am having frequent bouts of pain in my breasts, especially when I touch them. I did check them for any lumps, but there weren't any there, so I assume this is from my menstrual...
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What could be the reason for the mild pain in my testicles?

There is a slight pain in my right testicle that hurts every time I walk and run for a large distance. What could be the reason for this? Should I get this checked out, I'm pretty...
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When is it advisable to take a painkiller tablet?

I know that having too many painkillers is bad for my health. At what point should one have a painkiller medication? There are doctors who recommend painkillers as a precaution...
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Why do I have pain every time before passing my bowels?

Every time before I go #2 I have a sharp pain in my abdomen. However the pain settles as soon as I have finished. What could be the reason for this pain?
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light pain in right shoulder & neck

And light pain in upper side of right chest & beneath the shoulder & light problem in breathing. I am taking compress of hot water. What can this be?
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Is anal pain after a hemorrhoids surgery normal?

I was suffering from hemorrhoids for which I underwent a surgery about two and a half weeks ago. The doctor said the effects of the surgery would start to settle in about 3 to...
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It’s been 2 years since my delivery but my hip pain is still not gone. What should I do?

During my pregnancy, I had a lot of weight and experienced an extreme pain in my hip. Its now been 2 years since I delivered and I have lost quite a lot of weight, but my hip...
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I have a stabbing pain in my lower abdomen. Should I be worried?

I am a 32-year-old woman and I am having a stabbing pain in the lower part of my abdomen. I took a painkiller and the pain subsided for a bit, but now it's back. Should I be...
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I have pain where my groin is. What could it be?

I am a 27-year-old man and suddenly I am feeling a lot of pain around my groin. What could this pain be?
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What can cause left-sided chest pain while breathing?

I have been suffering from a severe cough along with indigestion for the last 3 days. I am also feeling chest pain on my left side, particularly when I breathe heavy. What could...
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I am suffering from extreme pain in my knees that is due to low vitamin D levels. What can I do?

I am 38 years old and I am suffering from severe knee pain which the doctors have indicated is due to low vitamin D levels in my body. What should I do to manage this pain better?...
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What are the natural ways to manage neck pain?

I am having a strange pain on the back side of my neck. I have been on painkillers off and on for this pain. Are there any natural ways to manage the neck pain better?
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