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I have severe cervical stenosis and today my orthopaedic surgeon refused to do surgery unless I quit smoking. He said the bones won’t knit together. Is that true? Is it ethical? I understand healing is slower with smokers.

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Listen to him or see a new orthopedic surgeon. U want to smoke and get operated? Is that ethical? Smokers get craving even after surgery and act like idiots running everywhere in the hospital trying t ... Read More

I am suffering cervical stenosis last 4 years doctor diagnosed after M.R.I.review go to surgery that is cervical distactomy can you have any treatment in Homeo medicine

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. The treatment is done by relieving tge conpression. And that has to be done by surgery itself. Whatever treatment you take, that grown portion will no ... Read More

I got married 3 years back.am 25 years old.am facing with cervical stenosis problem.please suggest me.some of doctors are advising me to get hystero laproscopic surgery /D&c .but I have read some where ,that laproscopic is not good for health,and it may lead to cause some kind of cancers.so please give me the suggestion.. Thank you

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Consult ayurvedic doctor nearby.Ayurveda have different treatment modalities for strengthening and curative aspect spinal problems other than surgery. ... Read More

I have cervical canal stenosis I have even undergone surgery am searching for a homeopathy treatment to get cured I have numbness in my legs I am not able to walk without support

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It is a mechanical problem. Spinal cord is pressed from inside. Surgery is only option. Bit it needs to be done precisely. Homeo won't help. Meet an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in spine. ... Read More

I was told that I have cervix stenosis during a fertility treatment doctor said the cervix mouth is open but it is very narrow and even the thin caterer is not going in. But 4 months back I got my SIS done in another hospital and the pain was bearable. Reports were normal both tubes were open. Can you please tell is SIS possible if I had cervix ste

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Can Severe calcific aortic stenosis be treated without surgery or with medicines. Please advise. Thanks

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1)Straightening of the cervical spine with mild scoliosis of lower cervical and upper dorsal spine convex to the right. 2)Cervical vertebrae are of normal height. 3)Early cervical spondylotic changes from C4 to C6 vertebral levels with marginal end plate osteophytes. Mild reduction in the intervertebral disc height at CS-6 4)Minimal cervical spondy

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Next mode of management will depend on symptoms and signs of the individual ... Read More

Hi, We did mRI scan for my father.. As he did faint and feeling numbness in the foot... And in the report it was mentioned - cervical canal stenosis and L4 L5 PIVD... It's been suggested to do surgery... 1.is it major surgery or minor surgery? Any complications? 2.what could be the treatment name for this? 3.what could be appa cost 4.how much r

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Looks like there is spine instability. Needs Surgical correction ... Read More

Hello Dr, My consulting heart doctor recommended open heart surgery for severe mitral stenosis. Is there a way to avoid open heart surgery for my mother severe valve problem. I came across a procedure cause Ballon valvuloplasty. What can you recommend for me is the best?

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Balloon valvuloplasty is recommended for a pliable valve, not calcified one. Your echo report says the valve is calcified, hence balloon procedure is not a best one for you, however doctor recommendin ... Read More

Hi,my father in law MRI report says he hs Cervical canal stenosis, L4-,L5 pivd... Is it major or minor? Can u suggest a doctor in Bangalore? Whats the treatment name? Whats the cost?

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Needs urgently treatment ... Read More

My dad has severe lumbar spinal stenosis with nerve compression. MRI shows the nerve tunnel is less than 5 mm, while doctors say it should normally be around 12 mm. A spine surgeon recommended surgery of Adv - suggested Lumbar decomp surgery + fixation because medicines and other treatments have not given relief. However, my dad is following random

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May I have the MRI report? And film too , I have seen multiple cases of spine in my practice , please share me MRI report and x-ray of your father, Surgery can be the solution totally depend on the pa ... Read More

My mRi report Imaging Findings:- There is loss of normal lumbar lordosis with straightening of spine. There is loss of normal hyperintense signal on T2W images noted involving L5-S1 lumbar intervertebral discs - suggestive of desiccation. Schmorl nodes seen at superior endplate of L4 and inferior endplate of L3 vertebral body. L5-S1: Posterocentral

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We cant tell management based on this report, Need clinical and radiological assessment.always mention your concern and since how long does it bothering u? Avoid forward bending activities, lifting we ... Read More

Severe back ace leading to difficulty in urination and legs numbness , cervical pain reached till back of shoulder. And pain in lower back head region

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Get your urine routine , vitamin D, b12 levels , neck physiotherapy exercises ... Read More

My father has severe aortic stenosis with just 25%of his heart is pumping we visited several cardiologist and consulted surgeons but they all said it's highly impossible to operate on him so we came back home He has become so thin can literally see his ribs and he's vomiting blood not consuming nor speaking if we take him to hospital they say we c

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I need to examine and more investigation and detailed echo for comments ... Read More

What is spinal stenosis and neck stenosis? I Took mri of lumbar spine and neck . i have L5S1 lumbar stenosis with 0.88 Ap cms .so doctor said it's common and minor issue.so what should I do ? It's curable or not. My symptoms is numbness of legs and weakness of legs and back pain.

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Stenosis is any narrowing of the spinal canal, essentially reducing the space for your nerves and causing pressure on them. This leads to the symptoms of pain, numbness and weakness. It is treatable w ... Read More

Hi I am 30 weeks pregnant and have been facing a severe cervical headache since three days what can I do for pain relief

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ... Read More

Hi Does cervical radiculopathy cause left arm pain, chest pain and burning sensation near chest. I did ECG but it is normal, please help me to understand this

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Yes it does.. burning sensation might be due to gastritis. ... Read More

Severe cervical spondylosis causing dizziness. Will physiotherapy help mitigate? Any good physiotherapists in Bhatinda, punjab

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In Advanced cases highly unlikely. Consult spine surgeon. ... Read More

Does cervical cancer patients bleed daily? Or heavily? Please tell me the andswer... please doctor...

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Yes possible. Connect with me for online consultation for details on management ... Read More

Have cervical since last 10 years, it comes and goes but it got severe since last2-3 days. What to do?

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HOMOEOPATHIC medicines can permanently cure this problem of yours rapidly effectively and efficiently without any side effects ... Read More

I have cervical spondolytis or stenosis, last year diagnosis by mri , Is there any other option without surgery it's treat

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Dear Cervical spondylosis is an aging process but symptoms can be alleviated after thorough evaluation with imaging. We have treated many patients like you with spinal manipulation. Please see my webs ... Read More

My colleague has a problem of severe headaches which happen occasionally. Also if she lifts anything no matter how light or heavy it is she complains of cervical and back pain. Sometimes it is so bad that she is unable to sleep. Please advice

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Every disease has 2 parts mind & body. Means stress of any type (known or unknown,professional,relations, parenting, studies etc.etc). If STRESS is not treated with time these small effects on b ... Read More

I have been cervical pain fron 4 months with severe headache at left side as i had met with an accident I had taken 1 month physiotherapy sessions and no improvement at all I had taken pregalin XR tablets two months regularly fr cervical pain with a neck hard collar weared

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Usual cervical pain due to muscle sprain or spasm and bad posture, settles with medications and rest and physiotherapy. Your pain is not. You need to consult a Neurospine specialist to evaluate the ca ... Read More

I have Cervical ,Lumbar and Lower Back Disc issues along with Numbness.Doing Yoga based exercise for cervical spondylitis .now suffering from severe Back bone ache and numbness in Right Leg

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In conservative management, starting the use of lumbosacral belt is the first mode of treatment at this point to avoid any wrong pattern of movement. For other exercises, it would be best to consult a ... Read More

I have been diagnosed with severe av stenosis..i don't have any symptoms as yet... but i just want to know what is the best thing to do now.i have started taking pills to keep my blood pressure normal

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If you are having sever aortic stenosis the best mode of treatment is aortic valve replacement. Send your details echo report to me. And if possible you can meet me at MGM HOSPITAL VAS ... Read More

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