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question:I have a bump on the side of my right calf, that is only there when I flex or cross my legs. And when I press on it, the area is kind of painful and also feels crunchy when I press on it. Sorry for the lack of an intelligent explanation, there is just no other way to explain it. What could this be?
answer:Hello, We have to rule out possible causes like an intramuscular lipoma. Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. You might require an MRI scan in case of diagnostic confusion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
question:when i am at work i walk around alot. during the past 7 months or so my left side hip started hurting it was a 6/10. today it got to be a 8/10 at work. when i came home i laid down and it hurt more, i got up 15 minutes later and it hurt worse then ever. do you know what it could be?
answer:Hi, This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However, I would like to examine & investigate the patient in detail. Control hypertension, diabetes or any other metabolic disorder, if there is any. Any way it may be tried - Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac +Paracetamol] 1 tablet OD & SOS for days. - Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tablet OD for 10 days. (You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.) - Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold air. - Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. - Use no pillow under the head. - Avoid painful acts & activities. - Do mild exercises for back and hips. (Take help of a physiotherapist). - Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. - Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. - For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital. - Wish you a quick recovery & good health. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nirmal Chander Gupta, Orthopaedic Surgeon
question:Hi I m 13, just broke my foot yesterday and in temporary plaster cast since this morning. Being a young teen, I m very self conscious and I m worried about the handling the smell of my player cast. Is there any way to reduce the odor that will come in the near future. Any help very much appreciated, thanks :)
answer:Hi, Plaster cast smell only when one starts putting secent or powder in it. It also begins to smell when you stratch in side with the help of pen, pencil, spoons etc. Kindly do not indulge in any of such activities. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nirmal Chander Gupta, Orthopaedic Surgeon
question:i have a rotator cuff injury in my right shoulder for the last 2 weeks..been icing it and heating it and taking naproxin...last 2 days noticed and felt my vein collapse with mild pain...it comes and goes.....is this bad? I m seeing a doctor Monday what do you think he ll do?
answer:Hi, Your shoulder needs to be investigated. CT Scan and/or MRI studies studies should be done and final treatment be planned there after only. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nirmal Chander Gupta, Orthopaedic Surgeon
question:My husband had suregery to close an open wound on his hip from a pressure sore; after the surgery 16 days ago, he is unable to walk; however, the days prior to that surgery, he was walking in the home, out of the home, and aboe to stand at stove and cook.
answer:Hi, It is very unlikely that surgery for closure of pressure sore will cause an inability to walk or stand. There might be some other condition along with bed sore- perhaps some neurological disorder which in progressive I nature. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon
question:I am having a painful spasm of some sort behind my left jaw and under/behind my left ear. It is intermittent, but severe. Could it be TMJ, or a sinus infection? I do have stable fluid in mastoid cells as shown on MRI. Could this also cause the pain. Thank you!
answer:Hi, In my opinion, this could be due to any inflammation in the neck of teeth infection. It could also be an inflamed lymph node. I suggest you visit your family doctor for the same. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon