Arthritis, spinal fracture

2020-05-21 11:41:22
There was a spinal fracture last year for which the patient was bed ridden for 6 months, and she wears belt. After 6 months she does light household work but can't stand for more than 20mins and goes to bed. She feels as if there's some gap inside her body and don't feel stable while walking. He Arthritis problem is also there for the past 20 years. Recently she's is experiencing more pain along with swelling in different parts of the body due to Arthritis. The pain keep moving from shoulder, wrist, Knee, Heel, even tooth jaws etc... She feels constant gas problem, where she keeps getting constant burps which are very discomforting for her...
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Consult a Rheumatologist for better evaluation and management. They are expert in arthritis and its related complications management.

Answered2020-05-24 05:13:36

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Fracture in the spine where ? Level of fracture?? ?? Which arthritis Arthritis RA,or Ankylosing spondylitis??. She needs detailed evaluation for her problems. Kindly get connected with me on Practo chat for further detailed discussions and evaluation with her previous investigation reports.
Next Steps
general conditioning excercises like walking,cycling and yoga. hot water fomentation. continue brace while walking. tab Zerodol SR x OD tab pan 40mg x OD ( empty stomach) volini gel/ spray x local application x tds.
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get my appointment at Practo chat for further detailed discussions and management by clicking on the following link below. https://prac.to/dr-pradeep-singh-ortho-surgeon-dir Dr Pradeep Singh Orthopedic surgeon and spine specialist

Answered2020-05-22 10:04:13

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Hi Consult directly with me, your orthopaedic doctor, through Practo for detail history, discussion and treatment plan. Here we can chat or can also do audio or video consultation for detailed management. Take appointment for thorough prescription and consultation. https://www.practo.com/mumbai/doctor/chintan-doshi-orthopedist/consult
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Consult directly with me, your orthopaedic doctor, through Practo for detail history, discussion and treatment plan. Here we can chat or can also do audio or video consultation for detailed management. Take appointment for thorough prescription and consultation. https://www.practo.com/mumbai/doctor/chintan-doshi-orthopedist/consult

Answered2020-05-21 18:51:44

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Share xrays and blood reports.

Answered2020-05-21 13:28:27

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There is a possibility of nerve compression following spine fracture that time which might be causing pain and instability. Were some other investigations like MRI done at that time. She may continue the medicines for Arthritis. Gastric reflux can be reduced with some medicines like Rabeprazole, Digene syrup
Next Steps
Use Spine support belt while standing and walking . Need to get X ray to see the status of fracture.  MRI may be required for better understanding of the problem.
Health Tips
Avoid sitting down, forward bending, heavy work.

Answered2020-05-21 12:30:19

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Please consult through practo

Answered2020-05-21 12:24:32

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U NEED TO CONSULT WITH ME DIRECTLY THROUGH PRACTO DR SANDEEP SARAF AGARWAL
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Kindly ask to take APPOINTMENT through the following link https://www.practo.com/visakhapatnam/doctor/sandeep-saraf-agarwal-orthopedist?cache_refresh=true

Answered2020-05-21 11:49:56

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