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Have been advised epidural corticosteroid injections for chronic sciatica, pinched nerve leg pain for 8 months. Are there any risks of taking these injections?

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Hi Epidural steroid injections are not like Oral or Intravenous steroids. They do not circulate in the whole body...they just act on the affected part of the spine. Oral/intravenous steroids can cause ...  Read More

I'm suffering from sciatica from 3months doctor advised me for spine surgery n injection what should i do should i consult woth neurosurgeon or go for surgery or injection

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Do you have any weakness in legs? Do you have any urinary incontinence/difficulty in urination? If answer is no to the questions above, sciatica can be treated with medications and physiotherapy succe ...  Read More

Is sciatica something to worry about. I see symptoms of sciatica in him. We have consulted several doctors but the pain in still there. What can i do ??

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Sciatica means pain along the sciatic nerve.There are many causes for it .exact treatment will depend upon the cause. ...  Read More

I want Sciatica medicine and treatment . I am suffering from 3 year,so please advise me medicine and treatment for cure my sciatica.

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Sciatica has many causes. You need to consult a Neurospine specialist. There may be nerve compression. ...  Read More

Is sciatica curable ?? I am suffering from this problem since 3 years and i took all treatments still i have the problem

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Yes,it is curable go for your nearby best physiotherapy treatment. ...  Read More

Last one year I Have sciatica problem to right leg and I have taken many medicine but not benefit so I am very sad

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Get an Mri done ...  Read More

Need a Physio at home for Sciatica treatment. My left is weak from right leg. Having problems in walking

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Please visit the nearest physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and examination for better treatment results need proper diagnosis. ...  Read More

My wife is sciatica problem, can you suggest a good doctor in Indira nagar bangalore? or can I visit you?

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Dont worry, do some bridging and spinal extension exercises. Hot water formantation at back. Apply Rhumasyl oil for gental massage on pain areas for now. It may take some time 1 months. Msg me for ...  Read More

I have a severe back pain. I have this problem for the last more than 10 years. It could be sciatica. Please suggest some exercises for the same.

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Please Do Xray LS spine Ap and lateral view Send me report on practo Meanwhile Wake up early go for morning walk in greenery daily with relaxed mind Do pranayam and yoga daily Markatasan, Bhujan ...  Read More

Hi I am having Sciatica pain on my right leg, I have the reports and need a second opinion

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Need to see u clinically for best opinion ...  Read More

I have been suffering from sciatica pain and numbness problems occasionally, is there any treatment available in ayurveda? Also any juice we can have to treat ? Pls suggest, Thank you

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Hello there! Since you are in middle aged with high cholesterol and hypothyroidism, there might be q weaker metabolism and fatigue. This may cause muscular and neurological weakness as well. ...  Read More

Do I need to take tetanus injection for a small cut from vehicle accident..I had taken tt injection during pregnancy in 2023 so do I need to take everytime I get a cut

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I am 14 weeks pregnant after some bleeding my doctor prescribed me proluton injection weekly. After taking it my bleeding is stopped but little bit some watery black discharge is seen after 3 days of taking this injection.

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Normal ...  Read More

Respected Doctors I need your expert advice regarding the injection pergoveris I went to IVF centre all tests were done my wife's AMH 0.46 Doctor said she will for for ovulation simulation program for that she will administer pergoveris injection to simulate ovary to produce eggs But the injection is very costly it's 40k What is the procedure of th

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Hi, I was diagnosed with chronic sciatica 2 years back and I used medicine and undergone physiotherapy sessions as well. It was better. But from last one month it is very severe again. Currently I am unable to sit, stand or sleep with sciatica pain. I am having very severe pain in my right leg from hip to fingers. I am unable to sleep with that in

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First of all use LS belt Then avoid squatting and bending forward Avoid weight lifting Then consult near by doctor and get a mri done ...  Read More

I got a small cut in my hand with a rusty lock. My last tetanus injection was in April 2023 during delivery time. Do I need an injection now? Attaching pictures of hand and lock.

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Yes,you need. ...  Read More

My father is 63 years old and he experiences excessive pain in back and legs due to Sciatica. He is having this problem since a very long time. Last year he has undergone hernia operation . Kindly suggest the cure to this problem

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Please show him to spinal surgeon and Not to any orthopaedic or neurosurgeon ...  Read More

My baby is 17 month old. I went to govt hospital for injection. She is 9 kg now. The injection site on the leg is like small hard like stone. Is it normal. I had injection on Thursday

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Yes its normal..it takes time to heal.Just apply ice pack / hot fomentation for few days. ...  Read More

On January 6th, early morning, I was working with my team and as I stretched on the left side to fetch a packet, I experienced severe pain on my right leg, starting from my buttocks through the ankle. The pain was excruciating and continuous. I took two pain killers tablets of Voveran SR, but the pain remained. After about two hours, I somehow mana

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First of all don't be panic What you need right now is ASAP APPOINTMENT with a spine specialist/neurosurgeon Till then take painkillers Tab Ketridol DT sos it helps with such pain Or tab etricoxib 9 ...  Read More

My child got hurt by the iron gate while running and he got TT injection that time.According to the immunization card he needed to get tt vaccinated at the age of 15-16. Does he need that injection.

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Yes ...  Read More

Suffering from sciatica pain due to disc bulging in L5-S1 as per MRI. Dr. Suggested for surgery- microscopic lumbar discectomy (MLD). However I am kidney transplant patient (operated in 2009) and on immunosuppressant, steroid and other medicines & can not take pain killers now or after surgery. Suggest if there are any other options apart of t

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Physiotherapy session may give you some relief. ...  Read More

I have si joint pain dactor given tricort injection How many days it will stay in the body please let me know

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

Hi Team, My father is diagnosed and discharged to home for Cellulities. Now a Antibiotic injection has to be given to him. We need a nurse to do this.

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Searching in Google itself will give you multiple agencies and team offering home care and nursing services. ...  Read More

My wife is undergoing physiotherapy treatment now. Is Platlet Rich Plasma injection safe and effective? If so how to go about.

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Prp injection safe ...  Read More

Hii iam 13.4 week pregnant just want to when dose first tetanus injection need to be taken and I recently have influ Vaccine

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You can have your tetanus vaccine anytime after 15 weeks ...  Read More

I am having severe sciatica pain since 1 year I have taken physiotherapy and acupuncture treatment for 6 months and I was doing exercise for some days it was like pain is reducing but later 1 stopped exercise for 1 month again pain was gradually increasing and it got triggered when I travelled in auto...now am confused should I go for physiotherapi

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I have a sciatica problem since last 3 yrs but,I am manage to walk ,before I was unable to stand ,but I have relief ,I had already did tracking for 15 km also...up and down...now I want to do gym but scared... because I want to make body well.. What should I do...

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You should rest ...  Read More

I had taken tt injection 2 months back in mumbai when rusted nail went in my leg. today i got a scratch from rusted nail and it bleed a little bit. is tt injection required again?

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Hi..Since you received a tetanus toxoid (TT) injection just 2 months ago, you do not need another TT injection now for this minor injury. A TT booster is generally valid for up to 5 years for minor wo ...  Read More

I was bitten by my pet dog in January then I got injections one dose of injection in January and another 2 in February. Then now I got marks due to my pet dog nails on my hand ...so should I need to take injections again ... And once vaccinated, a human gets proctection against rabies till how much time ?

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This time only marks or blood comes out?? Plz start arv 0-3-7. Then wait and watch the pet dog. ...  Read More

My mother received a Depomedrol injection (1.5 mL) in her knee as prescribed by the orthopedic doctor. After the injection, she experienced severe dizziness and frequent vomiting. Please guide us on whether this is a reaction to the injection, and what treatment or medicine should be given now.

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Side effect may be there, better consult your doctor again ...  Read More

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