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Hi, This morning when woke up within few seconds muscles of leg get stiffed and not able to move or straighten the leg. When touched leg muscle found it was hard. And within a couple of minutes it was eased. Please guide what it is and why this happens and what need to to do for this. Thanks.

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Hello, This is called cramp of calf muscle. CHOLECALSCEFEROL SACHET 60 oooiu one per week for two three week. Take a bucket filled with hot water add common salt and dip your leg in hot water for ten ...  Read More

I m taking pregabalin75 NT10daily night 1 tab for last one year for fatigue and body weakness and pains. From last 4 months I am feeling stiffness and pain in leg muscles not able to climb stairs. Hurting very much. Morning weaking up with stiff muscle and legs and arms r paining till 10 am. Is it side effect of pregB NT. Recently one week back I s

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

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Yes, it can. Kindly share your symptoms. This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertensi ...  Read More

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It can be due to vascular insufficiency or compression of nerve in spine. It requires investigation. ...  Read More

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HELLO, FLEXON MR TWO TIMES A DAY OR AS REQUIRED YOU CAN TAKE AFTER FOOD. O.K,BYE. ...  Read More

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Okey, it may be claudication pain . More details needed.. ...  Read More

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Yes it is due to low activity level. You're growing. So your height will increase. And your muscles also need to lengthen which will only happen with lots of activities. ...  Read More

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Nope. Maybe dehydration ...  Read More

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What is the response of the above mentioned medicines ...  Read More

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Hello, Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, a variety of medicati ...  Read More

Does the tech neck or straighten neck cause ear pain and stiffness in the left part of the body? attached.... How do I reduce ?

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You need to physiotherapy session . ...  Read More

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Tablet zix mr Powergesic gel application Crape bandage ...  Read More

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Yes You need to consult a physicin for low potassium, low calcium and low phosphorus Need to rule out Vitamin D Deficiency And needs a detailed history taking and then evaluation based on the duration ...  Read More

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Tablet Zix mr Powergesic gel application ...  Read More

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Get an ECG done. Blood for CBC, LFT, serum electrolytes. Consult with reports. ...  Read More

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Do an ENA profile, C3 and C4 and consult your rheumatologist. ...  Read More

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

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Repeat thyroid profile. Get calcium levels done and have a follow up. ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, I have been experiencing backache and knee pain for a while now. After consulting a doctor, I took Shelcal and Joint Complex Q10 for a month, which provided slight improvement. However, I now feel that the discomfort is more due to stiffness or inflammation. I was also informed that I have hypermobile joints. I often feel the need to

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Yes Consult ...  Read More

Knee pain, leg muscle pain. Difficult to walk. Give suggestions to follow to reduce pain. Food to eat and exercise to do.

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Do exercise and hot water fomentation ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, I have been experiencing backache and knee pain for a while now. After consulting a doctor, I took Shelcal and Joint Complex Q10 for a month, which provided slight improvement. However, I now feel that the discomfort is more due to stiffness or inflammation. I was also informed that I have hypermobile joints. I often feel the need to

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Hello, there seem to be multiple aspects to your complaints. Hypermobility is a non- inflammatory joint related issue while inflammatory joints have a different pathophysiology altogether. To differen ...  Read More

Last 5 years leg muscles pain and ra test is positive and vitamin d insufficiency I take medicine but no recovery

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Please consult a rheumatologist ...  Read More

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Hello dr , I am experiencing muscle twitching on leg and sholdier area on and off for some second, it comes and goes of their own, sometimes it starts again .Is it a cause of concern . please suggest . Thanks .

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If it is too frequent and if there are some other concerns, then plz get a proper consultation. You should start some supplements like calcium and magnesium . Notice the situations and timings when th ...  Read More

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Protein diet Vitamin supplement ...  Read More

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Consultation for detailed history and medication is advisable ...  Read More

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Post-TKR stiffness causes are multifactorial. 1) Physio related causes 2) Implant related 3) Soft tissue balance 4) associated Comorbities like obesity/ Osteopenia ...  Read More

Male, 29, raipur My weight is rapidly increasing around 300 gm daily 2 week ago it's 74 now 76.5 my diet is normal as usuall ans i joined gym also from last 2 week still raising And around 3 week my right leg facing stiffness in night (I have some leftover patched in right leg) For stiffness I consulted my skin docter he priscibed neurolife for 30

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Consult now And get your prescription and diet plan at very affordable consultation charges Thanks ...  Read More

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Zerodol mr twice a day for 5 days Take vitamin e supplements Avoid massaging Do hot fomentation ...  Read More

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Please consult a general physician. ...  Read More

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