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How do topical sprays help in treating sprains?

I had a sprain, and after going to the doctor, my X-ray shows no fracture or swelling. My doctor advised that I use an ice pack and topical sprays on that spot. Do topical sprays...
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My nephew who is 7 years old has been diagnosed with kyphosis. What is this condition?

My nephew is 7 years old and has been diagnosed with a orthopedic condition called kyphosis. What causes this condition and what should be the course of treatment for it?
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I can notice a slight curve on my back. Is it scoliosis?

I have been noticing that my back has gotten a slight curve. Could it be the onset of scoliosis?
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Can you recommend any exercises for fibromyalgia pain in my joints?

My joints are killing me, and I just can't take it any more. Right now I'm on Lyrica, but it does little for me. Is there any exercises (that are gentle) that could help me relieve...
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My 80 year old mother recently fell and fractured her ankle. How long should it take for her to recover?

My mother is 80 years old, and she fractured her ankle last week. Given her age, how long should it take for her to recover?
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Is bed rest recommended for people suffering from lower back pain?

My wife is suffering from severe lower back pain. Is staying in bed helping her or hurting her?
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How long does it take for torn cartilage to heal?

I had an accident that caused me to have torn cartilage in my knee. How long would it take for me to recover from this?
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Is there a cure for bursitis?

My mother has been diagnosed with bursitis and it is causing her a lot of pain around joints. Is there a cure for her condition?
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I have a weird pain from my breast bone to my arms. What could be causing this?

I am suffering from a strange pain that starts all of a sudden from the breast bone up to my elbow. I am really confused about why this could be happening. It feels like I strained...
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Why do I have heel pain while I walk?

I have a severe heel pain when I walk. It aches after spending a lot of time walking. What can I do?
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Will my pregnancy hip pain subside after delivery?

I have terrible hip pain and I am in the sixth month of my pregnancy. Will this pain subside after my delivery?
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Why do I have pain in my groin area during certain movements?

I have a tingling pain in my groin area when I make certain movements. I showed it to a GP who said it could be a muscle pull. But it's lasted for over 3 weeks now. Should I...
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Can repeated sprains damage the bones?

I fell down from my bicycle twice and I ended up with repeated sprains on the same spot. Can this cause damage to my bones?
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I feel like I have a hunchback. What should I do?

I am extremely tall and now I feel like my back is hunching forward. What should I be doing about it?
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My knees feel very stiff during the evenings. What should I do?

My knees feel very stiff by the end of the day, especially during the evenings. What can I do about it?
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I am suffering from pain around my wrist. What could be causing it?

I am having a lot of pain around the area of my wrist, and I'm not even sure of the cause of it. Do you have any ideas? What should I do?
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My left hip feels stiff. What could be the reason for this?

My left hip feels strangely stiff. I really think it's my bone. Could there be a reason for this?
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The bone in wrist hurts so badly. Can this be treated?

I have a shooting pain in the bone just below my wrist. How will this pain be treated if I go to the doctor? I took Advil, but the pain isn't settling.
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Can vicodin taken for back pain cause reactions?

If I take Vicodin for back pain, is it likely to cause any kind of side effects? I'm instructed to take it at night, before bed, but why wouldn't I need to take it in the morning?...
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Will steroids help in treating my joint pain?

I have severe pain in my joints when the weather changes. Can steroid medicines help in treating this pain?
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