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Slight arthritis in lower back
My father is having slight arthritis at the end of spine( from x ray). From yesterday, he is having very much pain to bend, before also he had it once then we consulted doctor. He had given those medicines that I have marked in the prescription, pls tell the name of the medicines because i cant read them and pls tell whether they are beneficial or should my father try any other medicine.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate your father in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
--. Fomentation with warm water/ Gel pac .
Let the part not be exposed to cold.
-- .Do mild exercises for back and lower limbs.
--.visit my YouTube channel
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--or else
contact a physiotherapist.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1 tab once a day x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab Once a day x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish your father a quick recovery & good health.
Thanks.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho.)
DMC no.3624
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Drugs written in prescription one is antacid cyra -d. Other one is not clear.
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MEDICATION FOR 6 WEEKS
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Health Tips
1. avoid lifting weights and strenuous physical activity
2. avoid massaging
3. sleep on hard couch and avoid pillow under head.
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