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I had pain in upper chest, trapezius spasm a nd left hand pain and swelling for which I went for physiotherapy. I was given IFT, dythermy and neck traction(7 kg). I was ok on day one. Day 2 same process but had headache after neck traction. Now the headache has gone worst. Have pain and spasm in entire upper back, tingling in arms and upperback, p

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Ask your physio to not give traction but take SWD+IFT+US therapy. Apply hot pack with diclofenac ointment twice a day for 15mins. As you might be a ffering with cervical radiculopathy, this needs some ...  Read More

I am suffering from severe headache post neck traction treatment for my neck pain . I have tried Saridon and calpol t tablets but no use. Pls suggest some good tablet to reduce this severe pain

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Can I even feel too much pain after having anesthesia while removal of this traction pin? After how many days this gap will be filled ?

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Why was the traction applied Kindly consult the surgeon who applied this Probably for a fracture ...  Read More

My student had cervical bone fracture. She is 14. She is on the traction treatment for 15 days. She is getting swellingsvin the neck part and in the head. For how many days she has to bear that traction pain?

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We don’t use traction for long as there are other methods. ...  Read More

Can cervical traction worsen spondylitis? Affect the nerves ? or have any adverse side effects ?

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It can worsen symptoms in some cases , difficult to comment without more information. ...  Read More

How long it will take to recover if the traction is given to the patient who had severe cervical bone injury. For how many days he has ro bear traction?

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That depends upon the severity of injury. ...  Read More

I am having pain in my meck and back i want to know How much weight should i use for cervical traction at home .

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If the pain is severe and found any nerve compression in cervical region found in xray, then only take traction, otherwose just with IFT+US the pain can be reduced and later with exercises muscles can ...  Read More

From one week iam facing foot traction. Yesterday i consulted a doctor.. he told due to smoking you are having this kind of problem. Can you please tell me why iam having this problem.

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Kindly provide more details for appropriate advice ...  Read More

Hi do we have facility of Traction facility .? As doctors suggested me the same therapy for 5 days plz suggest

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Yes you can visit any Physiotherapy facility. Mostly have traction unit. ...  Read More

My neurologist has prescribed to get infrared IFT And lumbar traction for my lumbar and cervical disc bulge.Are there any harmful effects of these therapies?

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There are no side effects for any of these treatments, if it is done in a proper method. ...  Read More

I have cervical neck pain radiating to both hands from 2 months,my calcium level is normal. I have attached mri report. Is traction use indicated? I have consulted neurologist who suggested me not to use traction as it would worsen pain,I have also consulted orthopedician who suggested me to use traction Will physiotherapy be helpful -ultrasonic a

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What medicines are you taking To begin with medicine and physio is good and if not much response then you may consider pain intervention by a pain specialist Traction is no more recommended ...  Read More

I had trapezius spasm right side and left arm pain and swelling with pain in costochondritial area and upper chest. So i went for physiotherapy and he gave neck traction 7kgs in supine position. I have left tmj issue. 1st day I stopped it half way as my tmj was hurting a lot . 2nd day I did it. But since 2nd day have bad trapezius pain on both side

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There could be trigger knots in your muscle belly causing these painful symptoms ...  Read More

My neck musle on left side of neck feel tighten/swollen since last one year but i did not notice seriously, now when i touch there i feel it is not looking like right side of neck, its little bulky , is it sign of cancer? i am feeling afraid

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Visit a nearby ent doctor to examine the neck and throat area if you are afraid. USG neck if required. ...  Read More

Can neck traction given for spondylitis treatment lead to AAI and CCI of the neck ? Also can AAI and CCI be diagnosed just by a simple MRI Is surgery the only treatment ?

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Neck traction is obselete for c spondylosis. Meet a spine surgeon before decisions ...  Read More

My husband had met with an accident and has multiple fractures in Tibia. He is given traction with 25 pounds of weight. Can the weight be put off for 5-6 hours in a day?

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As per treating doctor ...  Read More

Hi, I recently got my x ray done of my neck & lower back. Neck x ray show nerve compression & gasses around spine. Refer x ray. I was feeling lot of giddiness & my psysiothrapist recommended me traction to my neck due to which I felt better. But as soon as I stop the traction with in 4-5 days again I feel giddiness. How long can we use

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Better to get MRI OF WHOLE spine ...  Read More

I am suffering from c3-c4 disc bulge, I was taking medication and it gives me sufficient pain relief, I consult a physiotherapist and he advised me traction, so I was doing traction with the help of a person but he applied excess tension force on my neck and my weight is 80kg, the force is so strong that I get moved in the direction of force,the fo

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If there ia no pain and the movements are free then no need to go fir MRI. If you are feelings any mild sitffness or pain around the neck then you go for X-ray. Apply hot pack twice a day to get relie ...  Read More

I was suffering from c3-c4 disc bulge, I was taking medication and it gives me sufficient pain relief, I consult a physiotherapist and he advised me traction of the neck, so I apply traction force on neck with the help of a person but he applied excess tension force on my neck one to two time, my weight is 80kg, the tension force on my neck is so s

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Need to stop this before you do a irreversible damage and need to get yourself checked immediately. Consult ...  Read More

Penis curvature jo penis traction device se bend me kami aati h vo temporary hoti h ya permanent bend me sudhar hojata h Agar temporary hoti h to uska result kitne dino tak rahta h

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apka problem kya h sir or kitna h if you have curvature problem share pic with me then I will suggest you best and permanent solution ...  Read More

I am a regular bike rider. So i always wear helmat everyday.my helmat was not a snug fit. I feel buring sensation on the scalp and also feel headache. My hairline receeds very fast and hair falling rate also increased. . After a lot of search now I find a snug fit helmat. Now i can see tiny hair on my scalp.is there any way to grow back hair lo

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Androgenic alopecia. Plconsult online for further treatment. ...  Read More

I m DIWAKAR , I have facing some problem in my neck same like we have overeat till neck. I have taken gas medicine but not effective . Pls suggest something.

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Consult a gastroenterologist pls. ...  Read More

I have traction alopecia is there any Ayurvedic remedy to regrow hair on bald spot . I won't put any tight hair style also so pls suggest some remedy

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Share me spot image Then i will suggest you ...  Read More

I am a 34 year old male diagnosed with herniated disc in my neck. I have pain in my shoulder for which the doctor has given me pain killers. He even asked me to take traction which might relieve the symptoms of herniation. What are the treatment options for this condition other than surgery?

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The improvement depends on how big the disc is and the appearance on the MRI scan. 80% of the discs get better in 3 months time. Even if the disc bulge is present, if your pain is getting better surge ...  Read More

I am suffering from cervical neck pain from last few years I also took physiotherapy but seems no improvement so i am looking for any other treatment like except IFT Tens traction if u have some better way of treatment then plz let me know thanks

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There are lot of things above that so visit some good physio and get ergonomics correction of Ur workplace,your working place,your riding viechel and ete. And also try some manual therapy rather then ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, From past few months I have observed I was loosing hair under my left jawline. Now there is a big patch under the jawline. I belong to religious sikh family which forbids me from cutting the beard so I have to tie it in a knot. After looking on net I figured out it can be traction alopecia due to hair tying. I don't tie my beard tightly

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This is not traction alopecia. This is Alopecia Areata which is immunological condition and can be treated effectively. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination ...  Read More

Hi, I've had a fingernail sized bald spot on my scalp near my path for about a year now which my doctor says is traction alopecia, but this doesn't make sense since I don't wear tight hairstyles, it isn't painful and has a small bump but not very large and is pinker than the rest of my scalp

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Can you please upload or send pictures for better diagnosis. Are you applying anything for treating that bald patch. For last how many years that bald patch is their. Is it increasing or as same. Is i ...  Read More

SINCE FROM LAST 15 DAYS PAIN IN LOWER END OF NECK, LEFT HAND SIDE BACK AND LEFT HAND. WHEN SHOWN TO DOCTOR, RECOMMENDED FOR XRAY OF SPONDYLISIS. SRAY SHOWN THAT VERTEBRE ARE INTACT BUT LITTLE SWELLING IS THERE ON ONE VERTEBRA. FOR THAT PHYSIOTHERAPY SUCH AS TRACTION AND HEATING BY PAD I AM TAKING FROM 5 DAYS. STILL PAIN WAS NOT STOPPED. SO WHAT TO

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Dnt worry pls stop doing traction . Start ultrasound and ift on tender area do it for 7 days ...  Read More

I have problem i one side of my neck .. it is like stifness in right side of my neck .. mild stifness .. what is the problem please tell me .. can it is a serious

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it looks like neck muscles spasm.. could be due to faulty posture.. cervical spondylitis should also be ruled out.. visit an ENT specialist/orthopedic doctor for opinion.. ...  Read More

I have discomfort in right side of my neck .. it is like stiff in right side .

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HELLO, APPLY LOCALLY VOLINI GEL. TABLET FLEXON AS REQUIRED AFTER FOOD. O.K BYE. ...  Read More

Problem in neck bone aroused while sleeping. Now it's not moving. So much pain in movement of neck.

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Appears to be a muscle spasm ...can take hot fomentations and myospas forte tablet twice a day after meals ..should settle down in couple of days ...  Read More

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