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Scalp hurts when i run my fingers through my hair, iam in a very cold country at the moment travelling and unable to wash hair regularly. Severe hair fall too

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing scalp pain... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for de ...  Read More

It's been a month now I was doing sprints and I pulled my hamstring now everything is find but when I run what can I do to make it better?I've also had flat feet and I don't know if that affects anything.

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Physiotherapy treatment must ...  Read More

First when I took up running it was ok with me. After a week I started feeling pain in my legs below my calf muscles. First I thought it might be regular pain as I am a beginner in running , thought it would go with time. So I kept running daily in the pain only. But after another week the pain was still there with increased level. And now it remai

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Shin splints. Chronic compartment syndrome. Apply ice packs when in pain. Consult a physio to gradually build muscle endurance. ...  Read More

My calf muscle hurts really badly for 10-15 seconds whenever I tense it up and I'm only 13 could you please give me some tips to cure the situation

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I can understand your concern well. You need not worry at all. I can surely help you in this regard.But, for the best advise specific to you, I need to know some important medical history that's requi ...  Read More

I do cross country running. and the middle of my right calf has been hurting fo the past two weeks. it seems to be bone and muscle pain. i have stretched and iced and massaged it. It has only gotten worse. Now i cannot run on it at all

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Could be muscle sprain. You should take rest for a few days. Take mild anelgesics with antacid. ...  Read More

I have fracture of d12 i am ok its been 2 months of my surgery i can walk properly but can i can run ??

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No, running will give jerks to yr spine ...  Read More

I started running out but the weather is cold and powerful windy, can I run or stop. there may be some consequences

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Do indoor exercise like yoga postures..or any such kind...rather than exposure to cold wind... ...  Read More

Two months ago an metallic implant of femur bone was removed by the doctor which was placed 9 years ago. Can I run fastly now

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Yes you can ...  Read More

Hi, 40 days ago I started running exercises. I feel good while walking but during running I feel like that my body is very heavy after running few minutes and I am not able to run after 3-4 minutes in a one go and then start walking again.earlier my think was it is due to my recent start of running but now it is almost 40 days and I am facing same

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Your such condition may be due to malnutrition, anemia. Take balance diet. Do moderate exercise. Do Hb, CBC, blood sugar. ...  Read More

I am a boy -29 years old, Since 3 weeks i m feeling pain in calf, heel and ankle in both the legs. The the pain is fluctuating within the heel, Ankle and calf Around two months back i had undertaken few tesst and the results are as follows; Uric acid - 7.4, Vitamin D - 42 and Vitamin B12 -478. Is this, due to dietary deficiency as I was out of I

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Calf Stretches Standing calf stretch Stand away from a wall and.put your fight foot behind you and be sure your toes are facing forward. Lean forward at the ankle while bending the right knee and kee ...  Read More

My son is suffering from calf muscle pain at late night monthly 3-4times. He is normally playing, run, walk, no other problem

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Looks normal No need to worry Its a growing bone pain ...  Read More

Hi My right left calf muscle is hurting me since past one week, especially when im lying down, is there any spray or medicine to recover from this. Kindly advise

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Hello , Please consider having a Call / Chat Consultation with me on PRACTO App so that I can get proper medical history and advice you medicines accordingly Regards ...  Read More

My son is 9 year old. He is suffering from calf muscle pain at night and late night. It repeated once in a month. His blood diagnosed calcium deficiency. He is normally play run jump. No other symptoms. Pls give some suggestions.

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Start the calcium supplements and vitamin d supplements for 1 month for him ...  Read More

Hello, I injured my calf while running. I initially thought it is just a calf strain, but it has been almost 5-6 weeks and the pain is still there. I don't have any pain while walking or while touching my calf. However as soon as I run for even 5 minutes, there is intense pain. This pain lasts for a few hours and then starts going away again. I am

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if th ...  Read More

I started running from a few days, I stretch well before running but still after running my calf hurt and when I touch them the pain is excruciating. If I skip running it does not pain at all.

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BCOZ of overstrain running. So do gradually then increase according comfortable ...  Read More

Chest pain right side when i running . Chest x-ray report normal.Since 5 years ago.please suggest me

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Hello Chest pain since 5 yrs is very much matter of concerns ...  Read More

Hello Doctors Greetings and hope all of you are doing good. Pls guide me where exactly are the calf muscles located. My Brother was playing Football and he hurt himself. He is seven years old. So he is not sure where exactly is the pain? Thnx for your advice

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Calf muscles lie back to ur leg. .below knee...but it is unlikely that he can hurt his own calf muscles...is that place swollen?...tender?..with redness?..where exactly did he got hurt ...front r back ...  Read More

I am running past 10 days, starting stage is fine but end of the calf muscle is too much paining. I couldn't run last 3 days. This pain made me cry. What is the problem to my leg.

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Stop running meet a physiotherapist. Take some pillars adequate hydration stretching exercises. This is called muscle soreness a form of muscle injury ...  Read More

Hello Sir/Madam I am an unfit guy who wants to get fit. I want to run for 5km continuously but my stamina is so poor that I cant even run continuously for 400m. Please suggest me some medicines as I have my Physical Endurance Test within a month for Delhi Police Sub Inspector. Please tell me what to eat when to run when to sleep and how to increase

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Please chat personlaly so that i can suggest u medicine and diet ...  Read More

I have been feeling a little run down and now I have a skin irritation that are bumps that are raised and itching and close together located around my waist and up my side

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You are suffering from scabies.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosis and treatmen ...  Read More

Around 3 months ago I got this pain on my left calf muscle. It was like a Charlie horse. It felt stiff when I moved it. Researched and found out that it could be a DVT AND GOT VERY PARANOID. No recent surgery and no particularly long time seated or laying down. That particular pain went away after a couple of days and now three months after I’m jus

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Hi You may have had a cramp Since there is sensitivity Pl consult through practo paid consult to rule out any significant pathology ...  Read More

Sir I was unable to run for a long distance more than 1km,n get tired very soon... So is there any medicine which help me to improve my stamina for last long,n easily available in medical store...

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It happens with practice. Your lung capacity has to be improved - the greater your lung capacity the better your stamina. ...  Read More

I am not able to walk as my right calf muscle use to get swollen.. now still there is consistent pain. My doctor asked me take this x-ray done.. though my back does not hurt my leg is not recovering that quickly

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Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily. Avoid bending in front. Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall. Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then ...  Read More

Hi, I have a stiffness in calf on left leg. Please advise.i had a run for 8 km and played cricket yesterday for few hours.

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• Stretch Calves • Get a custom made insole. • Hams Stretching. • Sports Taping. • Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in warm water followe ...  Read More

Electric shock left calf can't walk very pain full hurt like hell can't walk very pain full

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It's either vascular pain or neurological as like electric shock like required doppler ultrasound and mri lumbar region and emg and ncv ...  Read More

I get bad mood with too much irritation and feel like i will get a seizure and my body gets Cold and need to poop .. and really irritated that i need to run home

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Mental health issues like depression n anxiety have other gastrointestinal associations like abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, constipation... Once u get d mood set right, things vil get normali ...  Read More

I like to run and i have done 7 half marathon in past but i am afraid to do marathon as i am lil fat . I am looking for some tips and routine to run .. ? Running on treadmill is safe ??

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Not really . Better to run on soft surface outdoors with good shoes . Do stretch ur ITB and calves. ...  Read More

I was playing football and went up for a catch , landed and my calf just locked and my calf or Achilles was hurting and i couldn’t move my leg for like 20 sec until my friend stretched it out but now it’s been like 2 hours but still hurts not as much as it was when I landed

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Take fomentation & rest The rest nature-will do ...  Read More

Woke up this morning and my calf hurt a lot, couldn't put a lot of weight on it. When I flex my foot upward, it hurts more. It's tender to the touch, and only on the right leg.

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It seems that pain is because of the tight calf muscle. You can start with stretching of calf muscle. ...  Read More

So two nights ago i woke up at 4am with a bad muscle spasm in my calf that lasted about two minutes. Its been two days now and my calf still feels tight and hurts after walking or standing for a while. Ive had muscle spasms before but none that had pain afterwards. Whats wrong?

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Kindly apply any pain relief gel locally if doesn't get relief get Doppler of lower limb vessels done and consult me if required later bye good luck ...  Read More

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