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Will excruciating pain in feet while walking indicate fracture in feet?
Query: Hello doctor, A few days ago I jumped off a gate that was about 10 feet tall. Upon landing, I landed flat on my feet, a surge of excruciating pain took over my feet. Since then, I have trouble walking and the pain has not yet subsided. Though it hurts a lot when I am walking and putting pressure on... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Without examining you it is very difficult to be precise but I can say with confidence that you have a significant injury as bruising is a hallmark of either a fracture or a significant soft tissue trauma. Weight-bearing is the second thing we look at and if you cannot... Read Full »
Why does my heel hurt on walking after a brief period of rest?
Query: Hello, I have been having heel pain since last year. Earlier it was just one foot. Now it is on both the feet. Earlier my heels used to pain in the morning after waking up from sleep. But now my heels pain on walking even after a small episode of resting like sitting at a place for some time. Please... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Do not worry. I have a few suggestions for you- 1. You must do stretching exercises regularly. 2. You must wear soft heel shoes. 3. You must take vitamin B12 and vitamin D-rich foods. 4. Take tablet Ostocalcium Plus (e... Read Full »
What to do for knee and leg muscle stiffness in arthritis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from arthritis for about a year. Due to arthritis, I am almost on the bed for six months. Now I am fit but as I was on bed for six months my leg muscles (behind the knee) was badly stiffed and band to 90 degrees. I cannot stretch my legs straight, because the leg muscle... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have studied your case. As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve the range of motion. You need to consult a physiotherapist for proper rehabilitation. Initially, quadriceps strengthening and range of motion exercises are import... Read Full »
Is surgery the best option for knee stiffness with walking difficulty?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old. I have pain, stiffness, and cracking or creaking sounds in both the knees and joints. Pain is persisting for 24 hours and there is difficulty in walking. There are some other symptoms apart from pain which I have listed below: Locking of joints and stiffness if I sit... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The main findings of the reports are as follows: Left knee rupture of anterior horn of medial meniscus and posterior horn of lateral meniscus. Right knee has a rupture of posterior ho... Read Full »
My grandfather has been dealing with dementia. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 77-year-old grandfather has been experiencing increasing forgetfulness, difficulty walking, and trouble speaking. It is becoming a concern for our family. Are there any lifestyle changes, nutritional recommendations, or other non-invasive measures that could potentially help improv... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your problem and the situation of your grandfather. He may have dementia. You must take him to the nearest psychiatrist for further evaluation and treatment. It is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder. M... Read Full »
My father has Parkinson's disease with limitations. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My 77-year-old father has been battling Parkinson's disease for the past five years. Recently, his condition has taken a significant toll as he is now finding it extremely challenging to walk and keeps experiencing frequent falls, even with limited movement. I am deeply concerned about hi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation and concern about your father. You have not mentioned enough details like medications, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) brain report, and other comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, st... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I injured my right ankle while playing soccer seven years back. It was an eversion, but I continued playing soccer using a crepe bandage as I have never had an ankle sprain before. So I thought it is nothing although I was able to see blood on the skin for two or three days after the i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The probable diagnosis is ankle tibiocalcaneal ligament partial tear. Yes, it will heal. It heals with a total of three months of rest. You can walk with the brace but avoid running and playing sports. The best brace is... Read Full »
How to help my father having difficulty in walking and standing up after COVID-19?
Query: Hello,my father was detected positive for covid 24 days ago. For 2 weeks he has been hospitalized and he is still in hospital, his lungs have been affected. He was treated with Remdesevir, dexamethasone and Heparine and other medicines . He was put on oxygen with nostril and high flow mask. Today he... Read Full »
Answer: Post COVID complications, especially those with hospitalisations are not uncommon. This could range for extreme muscle weakness, tiredness to serious complications including widespread clotting, neurological complications. It appears your father has been covered for the latter by medications, for th... Read Full »
How to deal with osteoarthritis in a 67-year-old woman?
Query: Hello doctor,My mother is 67 years old and was recently admitted to the ER because of chest pains. She also had hyperacidity at that time, vomited food once the previous day, and had 1 episode of dark stool the night before. She is taking Losartan 50 mg occasionally, and Naproxen as well for her ost... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. We have to rule out the possibilities like gastric bleeding or other systemic problems for the cause of anemia. Gastric ulcers and erosions may occur due to NSAIDs like Naproxen so reduce such tablets. Check her E... Read Full »
I have severe back pain on movement. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have severe back pain on the left side whenever I do lots of movement. It is making my legs weak and hard to walk. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Severe back pain on the left side that keeps coming back whenever you do lots of movement and causes weakness in your legs could be a sign of a spinal injury or a herniated disc. It is also possible that you may have a pinched nerve in your b... Read Full »