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Is it advisable / How safe is it to go for epidural injection for spinal nerve root compression? Are there any risks we need to be aware of? How long will the effects last and do such injections have to be repeated? We would like to know if there are any other alternatives to treating this condition. Plz find attached the MRI summary and doctors pr

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Risk is very minimal, infection, nerve injury and may not be effective. Effective time period varies. Safe procedure. Alternatives - physio and surgery ...  Read More

Please advise regarding taking nerve up injection as suggested by neurologist. Can it be taken by self at home or is it advised to be taken in a clinic?

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No you cannot take at home need some experts to inject for nerves root. ...  Read More

How to remove ct guided biopsy pain how much it take to recover the pain is in the area where the needle is inserted

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It is a very small needle..not that much painful.. U can use pain medication for two or three days... Pain could be due to tumor not biopsy.. ...  Read More

My father had mild chest pain. Doctor told to do a xray.then he told to do ct guided fnsc .BT problem is that there is not any clinics which can do this .what should I do,? I m confused.pls give suggestion.and I am not financially so developed.

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Did u do Ct chest, if done biopsy can be planned whethr through Bronchoscopy r Ct guided, bleeding can be managed. ...  Read More

I am under went one yr 2 month back PTCA procedure, can I stop axcer 90mg Bd for 5 days and continue with ecosprin 75mg od drugs for CT guided biopsy due to multiple Para lymphadenopathy in abdomen

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Because your PTCA was done more than a year back, you may stop Tab Axcer temporarily ...  Read More

Could you please explain the details about "Guided IA injection to right ankle" . 1. What is it basically 2. What drug is used for 3. Any side affects 4. Is it a commonly advised injection Please help to understand. Thanks!

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1. Guided means under image intensifier guidance (imaging) for increased precision and accuracy. 2. Injection can contain depoprednisolone(steroid), Platelet rich plasma(PRP) or Hyaluronic acid(HA). 3 ...  Read More

SIR / MADAM Kindly tell me about the report in attachment Is there any problem If any kindly guide us for further treatment

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Was the patient on any treatment since Aug 2020 ? Report mentions that there was partial benifit in terms of reduction of size of the lymph-node compared to one done in August. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor from past 10 days i had a nerve root pain behind my left knee area and its pains till thigh when ever i sit down for any work and when i get up its stretch and start paining.

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It needs clinical examination to differentiate nerve pain from knee pain . ...  Read More

I had a root canal treatment before 15 years ago and doctor put a crown cap on my teeth suddenly a cap comes out before 2 years ago so it necessary to do root canal again and put cap again ? Will infect my tooth if i leave out it ? Is it dangerous to avoid new cap ?

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First go to your dentist and after iopa Your dentist will be decides what is necessary .according to conditions of apical and coronal seals of root canals .if it’s proper then advance crown other wis ...  Read More

I had a root canal treament before 12 years ago and doctor fix crown cap on my tooth but suddenly its fell out 1 years ago while eating so what should i do now should i have to fix it again is there any chance of serious risk if i delayed in it? Is there any chance of infection ?

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You should consult your dentist and find out what is the actual reason for dislodging of the crown, this usually happens due to secondary decay in the tooth. But you should fix it back definitely at t ...  Read More

My mother has been suffering from s1 nerve root compression in the spine causing severe feet tingling at top and bottom.So any exercises to relieve s1 nerve root compression? Please kindly suggest.

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Spinal stretching exercise Knee to chest exercise Avoid prolong standing and prolong sitting Use hot packs to relive pain ...  Read More

Is it safe to take injection as hydrochloride or hydrocortisone for nerve blocking near by liver area for nerve pain,??how muchbit is effective??any side effects about it... kindly advise...!

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The ct guided biopsy is performed on 14 August 2018 and the pain is continuous from seven days and the pain is like the syringe is entering and the buvron patch is also not working

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I have chronic pain in the left leg. I got an MRI done of lumbar-sacral spine on my doctor's recommendation. The MRI report says that Postero-central inferior migrated extruded disc is detected at L4-5, abutting the left traversing nerve root. Also, transitional lumbar vertebra is noted with sacralization of L5. Should I go for a surgery or will ph

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Lubrication or nourishment is not proper to discs ..so the sacralisation... good to find the cause in lifestyle and get a correction... and as per age it corrects by internal and some external treatme ...  Read More

Hi I am suffering from severe lower back pain since last 1.5 years.I have been to multiple doctors and had almost every medicine prescribed by them but no relief.some doctors have suggested me to go through nerve root block with steroids.Is it beneficial?.Does it have any side effects?? And for how long it will give relief ?

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No side effects. Pain relief is variable..depends on the quality of material, technique and surgeon skill. Minimum benefit period is around 6 months. ...  Read More

I had a root canal treatment before 15 years ago and doctor put cap on my tooth but 1 years ago my cap has fell out suddenly it is necessary to put again? I am confuse what to do now is it necessary to fix again and will it dangerous if i get delayed please advice me.

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First u go to dentist and take one Xray to confirm ur root canal treated tooth is perfect with no secondary infection and if tooth is ok then go for a new crown. ...  Read More

I had a root canal treatment before 15 years ago and doctor put cap on my tooth but now my cap has fell out it is necessary to put again? If i get delayed than what happened ? Is it dangerous ?

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Yes, a root canal treated tooth needs to be capped,otherwise it will break &a after which it will have to be extracted. ...  Read More

I had a root canal treatment before 15 years ago and doctor put cap on my tooth but now my cap has fell out it is necessary to put again?

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Greetings. Yes its important that you get it capped. Capping is to protect your tooth. Get yourself examined and the doctor shall explain you the details. ...  Read More

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