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Which doctor to consult for leg pain?
My father is suffering from leg and hand & back pain since so many years, he keeps going to govt hospital whenever he gets time & take pills for pain & strength but that is making no difference. I want to know which Doctor (specialist) to consult for such problem?
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This might be because of deficiency of vit D .....well meet your physio for taking drug free treatment.
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Hai your father need to consult an ortho doctor first .
And be sure that he shouldn't prescribe medicines for himself. If a person has some other underlying issue, these painkillers will only subside those symptoms for time being.
For timebeing he can go some gentle stretching and strengthening exercises. And hot pack application. If you can dip a cloth in hot water and then place it on his painful area that will help him relax his muscles
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Let him get done a full body check up. some people may develop pain due to vitamin deficiency or may be due to his age or may be due to his daily activity, sitting or sleeping position.
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Best is to meet an Orthopaedic doctor first
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Go to nearby physiotherapy center
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Do it stretching and strengthen exercise
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Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
Avoid Squatting-
Avoid sitting Cross legged
Chiropractic adjustment will help.
A good way to diffuse general body pains:
1.take a long hot bath in water in which a few cups of Epsom salts have been added.
2.If you suspect your body and pains are due to stress-get plenty of sleep and try to reduce or eliminate the cause of your stress.
3.Meditation, deep breathing and yoga.
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You can go to Orthopedic. You can even go to Physiotherapist who specializes in the McKenzie technique for Back Pain. Find a physio who recommends exercise and a orthopedic also who recommends exercise or imaging. Because how much every medicines your take it will not help.
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Dr. Shubhi Goyal (PT)
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Ghaziabad
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