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Hi a medical student in US. Want to do lumbar puncture for my mom..60 years old. I suspect Normal pressure Hydrocephalus. We live in Hyderabad India.

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There are many symptoms for NPH like imbalance while walking, memory loss and urinary complaints too. Lumbar puncture is done if clinical diagnosis of Normal pressure hydrocephalus is there , thorough ...  Read More

What's cost of lumbar puncture total Including doctor fees and lab test Average Estimate For someone to detect brain infection

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Dear Sir, My Father Has Undergone Subdural Hematoma Surgery before two Months Dr. Told me that CSF is collecting in Brain so We Need to Do Lumbar Puncture. Lumbar Puncture done 2 times in 2 days Can Lumbar Puncture Be done in Treatment of CSF Now I Can see deep dent in skull

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Please verify is it subdural hematoma or hygroma ? Does he have any symptoms? Headaches, dizziness ? I do not think repeated Lumbar punctures are needed. ...  Read More

Hi, My son who is 7 year old was recently effected with virus and doctors have done Lumbar puncture test as a part of it. It's already been 3 days and we are giving him ibugesic syrup for pain. Can anyone please tell me how long this pain will be there?

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Hi doctor I have a problem in my brain and I have to do a lumbar puncure but I didn't understand what it is. Can you explain me? does it hurt? how long will it take it? I am scared of needles what can I do?

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Lumbar puncture is done to remove csf. Very thin needle is passed in low back . If u are afraid of pain ask ur doctor for local anaesthesia. It hardly takes 5min. ...  Read More

Hi,My son is 7 year old, who has undergone lumbar puncture test 3 days ago, post the test, he is having lot of pain at back and unable to sleep properly, we are using ibugesic for pain relief for now. Can someone please tell me how long the pain would be there and what can be done at home to reduce the pain?

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No pillows More of fluids ...  Read More

I m having stiff neck from last one month. I hv taken medicine but sometimes my neck is fine and again it becomes stiff. Reason for the stiffness and solution for this

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Dear, There are many reasons of stiff neck but usually it is due to work/occupation related in young adults without any history of trauma. ...  Read More

I fell down and got injury but after sometime I started getting my neck stiff

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. As of now you can take a tab. Zerodol-p twice a day after food for 2 days. If it still persists, you have to get it checked out by a orthopedician in per ...  Read More

Since I have woken up having stiffness in neck. Not able to turn my head to my left.

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Apply hot water bag on the area of stiffness. ...  Read More

From morning i am having neck stiffness and hot flashes in the neck. Please help me in this regard. Whether it is serious or normal?

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It can be serious. Kindly take a consultation and give full history For more guidance take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ...  Read More

There's been some stiffness resembling muscle soreness around the neck (not sure if something hurt in the gym or during sleep) but since she's a regular gym goer she ignored and kept going to the gym and also work and other stuff. The pain increased and there was a shooting pain at the base of the skull with some stiffness for a day and then it dis

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I have symptoms like neck stiffness, lower back pain and stiffness, ear pain, pain under the feet, lower head stiffness and pain. Dizziness and also when hit on the head, it gives a hollow sound. Cracking sounds in the neck, when shaking my head. And also, stiffness in the arms. Consulted with ent doctor, there's no issue with my ear. I'm unmarrie

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Already answered Xray cervical spine apply n lat view. Tab eterocoxib Mr two times a day after food for ten days. Vertin 8 mg three times a day after food for ten days. Consult neurophysician. ...  Read More

Hello, I'm having symptoms like, giddiness, neck and lower back stiffness, lower head heaviness and radiates the ear pain, while shaking the head, cracking sounds in neck, when hitting the head with my hand, it makes a drum like sound(hollow sound), pain under feet. What could these refer to? Thanks

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ...  Read More

AP diameter of spinal canal measures as follows: C2-3-_14.5__mm C3-4- 9 mm C4-5-9 mm C5-6-9.9 mm C6-7-_11.3__mm Diffuse disc bulge with posterocentral disc protrusion at C3-C4 and C4-C5 levels indenting the ventral thecal sac with no significant neural compression. All this started because of my bad posture. Having cervical and back stiffnes

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Hi consultant near by physiotherapist and start cervical traction. ...  Read More

Diffuse disc bulge with posterocentral disc protrusion at C3-C4 and C4-C5 levels indenting the ventral thecal sac with no significant neural compression. Having cervical and back stiffness from long time . When I try to ease the stiffness i feel like dizziness and vertigo. I can do normal works easily but sometimes it's very difficult because of ne

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I have frequent severe neck pain and stiffness in neck and shoulders.that converts into a headache sometimes in the back of head only and can transfer to front portion .Body pain and fatigue are there whenever I wake up in the morning. What should be done if this thing persists.

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Neck pain stiffness pain in upper back shoulders and sore throat which is on and off since 1 month

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Hot water bag massage Avoid pillow while sleeping Powergesic gel application ...  Read More

I have stiffness and pain in my left arm and neck since one month and I am unable to raise my arm sidewise but I am able to raise arm upwards without any difficulty . Kindly suggest what to do

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult ...  Read More

Hi doctors I am suffering from sore neck (base of the skull) it is not painful it's just sore, I have lower back stiffness as well along with right leg stiff calves No headache I google and it said brain tumor ! Please help Coz that is giving me anxiety

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to Please follow good life style. • as take plenty of fluids. • take less spicy and fatty food. • do exercise in with yoga an ...  Read More

There is a stiffness in my neck since the last two days. I am finding it difficult to move my neck. Please suggest me medicines and exercise...

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You can take cipzox tablet for pain and apply warm compression. And do isometric exercises for the neck. ...  Read More

Respected sir/madam, My mother P.Nagamani has been suffering from neck stiffness since last 1 month.She has been unable to turn her neck sideways,look upwards and downwards .She has to look straight only most of the time failing which it results in a lot of pain ,she took some diclofenac pain killers prescribed by doctors but there is no improvemen

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Need few more details Is pain radiating to shoulders and fingers Any tingling sensation and numbness?? Did you get xray ?? Please consult ...  Read More

Hi Doctor I have headache and stiff neck when the wind blows hard and during winter What should I do?

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Since morning I have a stiff neck and I am not able to move a bit. What exercise do I need to do and how much time it will take to improve

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It sounds like you might have strained your neck muscles, which can be quite uncomfortable. Here are a few exercises and tips to help alleviate the stiffness and improve your neck mobility, for frther ...  Read More

I have had this neck issue for about 14 years,It is accompanied with some dizziness also But it comes occasionally and lasts for some time

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

Neck and shoulder stiffness No pain is there but feels like something is wrong in that area Feel relax while moving extreme backwards

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Hey there! Do not worry. It's stiffness of muscles. Our neck and shoulder muscles play a major role in carrying the weight of our head. You need to do some hot water fomentation over the area with a t ...  Read More

I am experiencing severe Neck pain and stiffness on one side that radiating to left hand shoulder and fingers and left part of face. Kindly give your suggestions..can't bear the pain and since I am having H.pylori infection I couldn't take pain killers also..It triggers the stomach pain.

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Use heating pads Tab. Myoril twice daily And use neck collar for support Physiotherapy ...  Read More

Hello doctor I was having cold for 4 days now cold is not there but I am having neck and back stiffness with pain with bloating

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

What's the difference between brain(let's say a stroke or aneurysm), Cardiac(Angina,heart attack) neck pain compared to a normal stiff neck pain? Can cardiac neck pain be worse when you move your head or walking upstairs just makes the stiffness worse? Can it be some sort of stiffness or direct pain that just completely goes away with no stiffness

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Your Neck pain is probably due to c spine issue. Consult neurologist. ...  Read More

I having CHB from childhood nothing made effect to me. Now I am having neck dtknesd. In 2000 Dr advised tab Unicontin 400. For increasing pulse. .I am taking it for one week or when I felt so. I am now facing often stiffness in neck. Kindly advice

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Consult a Cardiologist for C H B ...  Read More

Why I am getting stiff neck with headache, every time there is tightness around head with head palpitation. Sometimes too much sleepy smotimess no sleep

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Kindly consult a physician at your locality ...  Read More

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