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HELLO SIR PLEASE TELL ME WHY WE NOT USING TENS/ IFT MACHINE OVER METAL IMPLANT.

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It may lead to heating of implant ...  Read More

Do metal implant get loose 3 months after surgery ? What will be the symptoms if loosen? Can i do physiotherapy with pain in hand at fracture site?

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Metal implants like nail or plates do not loosen beacuse of the screws and bolts. K-wires may get loose as they are smooth and hold only the bone cortices. Symptoms of loosening: 1. Motion around the ...  Read More

Hi! Is any metal-free dental implant available in India? I have seen that platinum based implants are the most used in India?

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A zirconia tooth implant is a non-metal alternative to traditional titanium dental implants. Instead of metal, zirconia offers a ceramic choice that is more natural-looking and just as strong and dura ...  Read More

I am having a cavity in my teeth for which Root canal treatment is required. I have another problem called hyperhydrosis (sweaty palms and feet) for which I use a machine called IONTOPHORESIS ( which works by passing minor current in my palms and feet to block sweat glands ) I have to use it weekly. It is mentioned that a person should not have any

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You can do root canal and apply an all ceramic/zirconia cap. Implant is not required in RCT. Also if post is required then fiber post can be placed. ...  Read More

I have undergone Wrist Distal Radius orif 2 months back. 1. What is the minimum period I have to wait for removing my metal plate, since I don't want to have metal inside me. 2. If the metal is removed, will the screws holes heal naturally, how long does the holes take to fill? Right now I have 8 screws and a plate

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Hi 1.minimum period would be atleast one year for the bone to completely heal and remodel and its completely safe to remove after a year 2. Holes heal on their own and would completely close by 3 mon ...  Read More

I have an stainless steel implants in my hip joint, can I get mri done of my neck and head?please help

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technically no it may cause abberation in images. you can get ct scan done which is possible with metal implants ...  Read More

I have an metallic implant (DHS plate) in my leg which was placed during surgery to correct fracture of femur bone. It was placed 8 years ago. Now my fracture has been completely healed but i feel pain due to implant in my leg. Can i remove this implant?

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Removing an implant after 8 years is not adviceable, unless you have some problem with it. There will be a lot of bone growth around and over the metal implant. Also removing the metal will leave lots ...  Read More

I had tibia and fibula fracture and was operated on Apr 2019. There was a intramedullary nailing in my leg. I have attached an x-ray taken on January 2020. Can I get my implant removed in November 2020?

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Yes x ray shows good healing. Implants can be removed now ...  Read More

I want to get metal retainers with my permanent retainers. Is it possible? How much time does it take to make metal retainers for a patient ?

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Around 3-4 days ...  Read More

Does steroid tablet has heavy metal properties, does this affect organs. If it has heavy metal toxicity property means

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If someone take ayurvedic medicine without doctor advice, then he might take wrong doses and get side effects... If taken adequate quantity as per the problem, then no side effects.. Take proper cou ...  Read More

I am a national-level kickboxer with a left-knee injury from an improper one-leg landing on July 28, 2026. MRI on August 2 showed a near-total ACL tear, bone bruising with microfractures, significant effusion, and MCL/LCL contusion changes; PCL and menisci were normal. One doctor advised 4 weeks of immobilization, followed by rehabilitation and rea

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Yes, surgery is better for fast and proper recovery ...  Read More

Hello, I had cut myself on metal 3 months ago. I immediately went to the local medical store and got myself a single tetanus toxoid injection. Now, 4 days ago I cut myself against metal again. It's superficial wound on left thigh with little bleeding. I was wearing full pants when the metal hit my thigh. I noticed the wound three days later. Tod

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No need to worry. The tetanus shot that you took would take care of it. So relax ...  Read More

I have symptoms like, tingling feet, fatigue, knee pain. I used to eat lot of clay due to pica. For 4 years I had eaten, ash, clay etc. My mbbs friend told it could be heavy metal toxicity. Please help I don't know what to do. Since childhood I have undergone so many surgeries. I had so many health issues. I really can't bear more. I've already bec

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Hi in morning I got scratch myself with metal screw my skin tone but no blood came I also had my tetnus shot on March 2025 because I had a deep cut by knife So it's matter of concern Thanks and regards Vaibhav

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No need to take tt booster ...  Read More

I really have crooked teeth both upper and lower side, and I want to get braces, so I wanted to know cost of metal braces and how long does it takes

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Cost can range from anywhere between 25 thousand to 50 thousand or even more . The cost of braces heavily depends on the city rank , doctors qualification, type of clinic and on. Treatment can last fo ...  Read More

So today I cleaned something and a rustic metal made a little cut on my palm do i need tetanus injection for this

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Dear Sir/Medam, i am not feeling well ...i just want to get tested to free my mind ...how can i test for heavy metal ,what's it called and how much will it cost

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I female(18 years old) got a cut by a rusty piece of metal , I'm already tetanus vaccinated. I got the tetanus vaccination 3 years ago. I've cleaned the wound with dettol antiseptic liquid and not bleeding anymore. So do I need a tetanus vaccination or it will be fine?

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Need to consult first ...  Read More

Hi, I went to Government Dental College for Dental implant for last molar teeth(not wisdom), where they initially didn't tell that students will do the implant until the 1st surgery day itself. And I've shared the xray of implant after 5 months from the day 1st surgery of implant was done, here abutment is also placed now. Now after everything is d

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Hi, The implant looks fine. Regarding the space for placing the crown, need to examine clinically. ...  Read More

I got cut from sharp pointed metal like pin.I had tetanus injection two years ago so will it offer protection or do I need another injection.

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You will need another Tetvac injection. ...  Read More

I got cut from sharp metal like a pin, Do i need to get tantanus injection? I received tantanus injection on 2023 two years ago.

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Connect ...  Read More

I want to replace 2 front pfm crown with metal free zirconia crown, what will be the cost of 2 crown without rct

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Hello The cost of two zirconium will be somewhere around 20000 to 25000 ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I had a dental implant in 2023; the cost was 25 to 30k. I will have an MRI of my whole abdomen. I want to ask what type of crown is fixed with the implant. My dentist said it is a metal crown that is not magnetic. I want reassurance—can I go for an MRI?...

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Hi, Yes you can get an MRI done. ...  Read More

I hit my leg this morning to a metal side stand of Activa and it hit the bone between the knee and ankle . It hurt really bad at that time. Now I am able to walk and do my activities without pain. But the area is a bit swollen and hurts on being touched. My vitamin d is 12 and I am taking uprise 2000 twice a day and my hba1c is 8.6. Should I be wor

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Yes u need to be worried as u seems to hav diabetes Pls consult Ortho surgeon and a physician ...  Read More

I got vitamin d deficiency, iron deficiency anemia, headache Shorthness of breath and palpitations are high..i taken some local herbal powder mixed in water ...I feel I got some metal toxicity...creatine level is too low...can some prescribe me with metal toxicity test...

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I got one small cut on my finger while I was cleaning my two wheeler. The metal plate was not rusted but was little sharp so do I need to take titanus injection...

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Connect please ...  Read More

Does metal detectors at airport cause radiation to pass to baby. I had to walk through two metal detectors at security scan in airport at 9 th week pregnancy. Will it harm unborn baby

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Noo they wont ...  Read More

I got hit by a volleyball in eye , but my eye didn't got any because of spectacles, but my spectacles broke and it's nut gave this wound to me , it gave me wound by metal nut , don't know what to do - I have putted antiseptic liquid on it , but don't know if I should get a tetnus injection

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I am taking anti depressents for past 5 months for tow main reasons that is depression and one more reason was I had acid reflux. Recently I stopped the antidepressants for past three days because I didn't have stock of the tablets from past three days . Now I am having metalic taste in mouth and little bit of throat irritation. Is stopping the med

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Could be a reason.. would need more information to conclude it. Please connect for proper help. ...  Read More

Today morning I got small cut by metal object on skin I am not vaccinated by titnus I got cut 7 hours ago what should I do . Do I need to get injection and if I have to then in how much hours ?

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Connect please ...  Read More

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