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Overweight had broken bones and tendinitis after an injury. Want to be active. Have osteoarthritis
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I am a 57 year old female, in good health. I am about 10-15 lbs over weight, moderate activity, I eat mostly organic veggies, some meat and basically try to eat well. I have less activity over the years due to injuries, broken bones, tendonitis, muscle strain.... So frustrated! Want...
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What could be the cause of pain and inflammation around the round clustered lumps behind the knee ?
I have clusters of round lumps behind my knees in the tendons area, also one on my ankle and finger . They become painful at times and cause inflammation. what could it be?
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Diagnosed with anemia. Low energy, brittle nails, hair fall, heavy menstruation. Cause?
I was just diagnosed with anemia . I have low energy, brittle nails , lines in my fingernails, hair falling out, heavy menstruation , some spotting occasionally, pain in my hips sometimes and tailbone pain when I sit. Is it possible I also have uterine fibroids and that s what is causing the...
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Pulled muscle under biceps, visible on extending arm, pain, tenderness. Pulled tendon cause of worry?
I pulled a muscle and/or tendon on the bottom of the bicep and extending onto to the top of the forearm . The muscle and/or tendon affected now seems to be visible when I fully extend my arm, and can be seen especially over the concave part of the elbow . While the pain and tenderness have mostly...
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What is the cause for osteoarthosis ?
ive recently had mri of right shoulder findings are osteoarthosis of ac jointalso fluid in subacromial subeltoid bursa and bursal tering involving the anterior supraaspinatus tendon my question is what exactly does this imply see above
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Painful and frozen shoulders with tendonitis diagnosed
I have a had pain with my right shoulder for 2 & a half years had an x-ray about 5 months ago & was told it was tendonitis that caused a frozen shoulder but also something to do with the cuplet has moved which i dont undestand what is this? Also the pain has worsened to the other shoulder & goes...
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calcific tendonitis
Hi DR i have calcific tendonitis in my right shoulder , i injection 6 month ago and physical therapy too , i have sometimes too much pain and i can't move my hand correctly . so i have question what can i do , i do swimming and excercise too , i am a
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What could be the cause of intense pain in the 4th metacarpus ?
ever so often my 4th metacarpul (the bone between the wrist and the little finger ) hurts......is not an intense pain but i cant put alot of weight on it...i cant think of any injury that may have caused this. can anyone explain?? is it a bruised bon
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Have shoulder pain, calcific tendonitis. Was prescribed signoflam. Treatment?
I have been having this shoulder pain for quite a while. It is calcific tendonitis and seems to be in the last phase as it is very painful. I was prescribed Signoflam while I was in India, took it for five days and the pain diminished considerably. I am afraid this just cancelled the symptoms but...
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Recovered from Jaundice, massive hair loss after this. How to regain hair ?
Hi Doctor, I was diagnosed with Jaundice in August and I recovered in a month s time. The doctor told me that I could eat oily food after recovery. Ever since my Jaundice was diagnosed, I have been shedding massive amounts of hair, and continue to do so. I had rich thick hair before and now I m...
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FCR tendon was ruptured and removed. Hand started shaking. What is causing this?
Yes, I have an issue with my hand shaking since my fcr tendon was ruptured and removed...my doctor seems stumped by this, as he uses this tendon to repair others that get damaged. I think since I ruptured it from work...
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Have hardening of tendons in both hands and lumps on both hands. What is the cause and the treatment?
Hi I have hardening of tendons in both hands. There are 'lumps' and both hands are affected with the ring finger. I Have had several sessions of Acupuncture with some benefit. What causes this and what treatment is...
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Smoker. Having pain in throat, feels like tendon get stuck. Taking medication. What could be the problem?
4 months ago I woke up with a striking pain in the throat (left side of XXXXXX apple) it was so bad I couldn't go back to sleep. The pain cleared up, but now I get this weird click in the same area after I yawn. It...
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What is meant by enthespoathic change in the distal achilles tendon insertion?
I, 51 years old, have some bony irregulaities and possible calcification of enthespoathic change in the distal Achilles tendon insertion. What does this mean in plain English and what cause it?What is the treatment?...
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How are ruptured tendons treated ?
I was changing the shower curtains (of two bathrooms) on April 3rd. I changed the hooks too, which were fairly thight. During the week, I felt slight pain, but i did not pay attention. On April 10th, I noticed an enlarged vein in my left armpit,...
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