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What is treatment for a person who has been suffering from dent in lower ribs of right side. And why dent in ribs occur suddenly.

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Dent in the lower ribs.? Was is a post traumatic occurrence.? Anyways fracture of one rib and at one site due to trauma can be managed conservatively with analgesics and deep breathing exercises. Than ...  Read More

I went through braces in 2008 for 6- 8months after that teeth became good in place but after sometime I started feeling changes and it's totally displaced uplifted now. What is the solution. Should I go through braces treatment again. Please help.

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Yes you will have to ...  Read More

My son recently broke his collar and rib bones and now suffering from cough. please advice me how to give treatment for cough.

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Treatment for cough.: 1. Steam inhalation. 2.ascoryl syrup 5ml TDS for 5 days 3. Tab augmentin 625mg TDs for 3-4 days 4. Chest exercise (breathing) ...  Read More

Dear Sir/ Mam My ligament has been displaced Our near by doctor has adviced me to get a plaster done on my ankle . Is there Any remedy for the same please advice.

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Yes Go for a plaster ...  Read More

My bone was displaced while running and its paining many times i went to a doctor he told me that i have not to worry about it. It will recover soon itself.

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Just take Rest , Ice fomentation , Elevation and get an Xray done of the injured part.Short course Analgesics ...  Read More

I have a displaced bottom teeth going inwards.Can it be fixed? What will be the estimated cost? Useful solutions needed

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It may not be fully erupted and you might not have noticed it. You should first take an x ray of the same region preferably an OPG. ...  Read More

I am 28. I have displaced talus fracture. I preferred local medication. It's been 70 days but still it pains. What should I do now? What will be the best option for me now?

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Talus fracture needs to be operated. It was a big mistake to prefer local medication. See an orthopaedic surgeon immediately ...  Read More

Dear sir, My father got accident yesterday after examined doctor said right hand side ribs are broken 4 week bedrest he prescribed. Is it normally will recover by bedrest. Please advise.

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Rib fractures heal by itself.It's just painful in 1st week. Rest for 1 week only.he can roam around no need for bed rest .no need for prolong rest. Have painkillers for a week. Deep breathing exercise ...  Read More

Once i has playing basketball suddenly i fallen on hard surface on my right shoulder. After that it has paining mild but after some day i throw ball and shoulder started swelling. I did consultant doctor he applied tk tape on it after some day i feel relief but. It didn't go well for long time it displaced again.

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Hello there possible causes like shoulder dislocation laxity of rotator cuff and ligament tear should be ruled out shoulder dislocation is the commonest presentation it has to be immobilized shoulder ...  Read More

If there is avascular necrosis after a displaced talus fracture. Is joint replacement surgery operable. Is this procedure successful in such cases? Will a patient be able to walk normally ?

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Avascular necrosis can be successfully treated with ESWT. It is non operative and noninvasive treatment and has no side effects. Please see my website www.eswtindia.com ...  Read More

My mother is suffering from displaced fracture of neck femer for more than 6 months. She is now unable to walk. She is also suffering from various deases like diabetes, hypertension,nuro problem. Surgery is possible in such case?

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Yes we do operate. She might require Hemiarthroplasty- considering age and comorbidities. If she is very active - can go for total hip replacement. ...  Read More

Non displaced patella fracture after 5 month some time itching my knee, Now i am walk properly but I have trouble climbing stairs, I can't put full weight on my knees when I bend them, especially when going down stairs. What should I do?

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Get latest xray of knee ...  Read More

My age 33, i take a medicine CCM , and plaster my leg. Can i walk after 4 weeks non displaced patella fracture?

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Get x ray after 4 weeks. ...  Read More

My right hand was bicortical displaced fracture at middle metacarpal. I was consulting the nearer doctor and he plastered of my hand for 21 day. After 45 days pain consistently so I was x-ray of my hand and the result show that still same condition. So, please give some suggestions regarding this fracture.

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Sir We need to see ypur xray then decide wat needs tp be done ...  Read More

Hii..My 6 month old baby boy's lower left rib seems bigger and protudes a little than right rib..What is the cause and treatment of this?will it goes away

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Usually the rib cage abnormalities are rare moreover involving single rib is nonexistent. The thing you’re observing is due differential muscles which are intrcostal. It is too early to say abnormalit ...  Read More

My sister fell at home and had swelling. The xray reports are attached. The CT scan impression says Non displaced fracture involving talus and fracture involving 2, 3 and 4th metatarsal bones. What does that mean. Is surgery mandatory. Please advice.

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The fracture of 3rd and 4th metatarsal base appears to be slightly displaced. Ideally it should be reduced and held in place with K wires. If it is not operated, there is a possibility of malunion an ...  Read More

I have a uretic stent in my left kidney. I walk from ground floor to 1st floor by stairs. Now my question is there any chance to displace the uretic stent for this walking by stairs? And my 2nd question is can i do normal work like as cycling, riding bike with this stent?

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U can do day-to-day activities like walking, Stent usually does not get displaced.. As it is coiled both in kidney and bladder.. But heavy work may lead to some stent related symptoms like pain, blo ...  Read More

I had a 4years old ceramic crown capping which got displaced and came out. The crown seems perfectly fine it seems it's pasting glue weared off. Will it be possible option to get it re-pasted or will I have to get a new one.

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It can be reused but you need to get tooth checked first for any caries... ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I met with accident back in 2015 since then my arm muscle is displaced and it gives me pain now and then. find hard to use my hand for lifting heavy weights and I can't work out too. Please assist on this

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Sir Take some ayurveda medicines for this And Apply Ayurveda oil Consult online with me for better result ...  Read More

I fell down and theres swelling above ankle is any bone displaced or its an ligament problem. please look at the xrays i have probided

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There is fracture of lateral malleolus ...  Read More

I have pain in ribs i want to knw which doctor to visit also which medication and treatment should i go for

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Hi Please visit a general physician. ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with ' non displaced avulsion 5th metatarsal ' about 2 weeks ago, the doctor put a cast on my left foot. Can i start walking now?

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U need a proper way of strengthening the required muscles and walking. So do consult Nd take personal sessions with an experienced physiotherapist ...  Read More

I punched a wall with my right hand about a year ago now & ever since my middle knuckle had been much larger than the other hand & when I go to straighten my hand my pinky finger seems to now move to the right and doesn’t want to touch the others without me forcing it there, I’ve been to the doctors and they didn’t do anything, I’m wondering if my

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Hi , you might had fracture of the bone which might have in the slightly displaced position. Have an x Ray now and post it. If it is not causing any functional problem better to leave it alone, if it ...  Read More

I meet an accident and mu teeth is displace and its color also chnged what should i do extracted the teeth because its look very bed plz suggest me

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If the tooth is not mobile , then u can easily get the tooth saved by getting a root canal treatment done followed by a crown on the same .... Even if due to trauma it has fractured , the procedure ca ...  Read More

Madam iam suffering with PCod...have irregular periods...I went to gynaecologist.. madam did a scan and she told me that left ovary was displaced..that is above the uterus...iam very sad by hearing this..what it mean mean madam..is it harmful..can I conceive with this..please madam help me..iam trying to conceive...

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I don't think therein anything like displaced ovary but if you have doubt do a MRI of pelvis to now the exact position. It normally should not be harmful and it should not hamper your getting pregnant ...  Read More

Sometime when i walk fast or run or sometime when my legs puts upon low n ups my knee displace for a moment suddenly ..that pains me alot. i cant even walk for some 30-40 sec. what should i do? is this a complicated issue..can it be trated? this problems occurs sometimes only. it found it started happning when i was in 11th or 12th

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Rx R 73(Germany) Dosage- 20drops with some water 3hours daily 3month. Any problam consulat you me. S.k.ghosh./26.4.2016 ...  Read More

My mother slipped off on wet floor and fell on her back. Attached are her X-ray report. Doctor told 11th vertebra of her back bone is displaced. He has recommended 2 weeks of complete bed rest. Medicines: Coxib-120,Dolonex,Rockbon,Vitamin D tablet,Voligesic gel. want to have 2nd opinion if this medication is enough?

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She requires medication for weak bones. She may also require medicines for better pain control. Good luck ...  Read More

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