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What is Stiffness?
Stiffness is restricted movement of joint. There is a pain on movement of joint. It may be the symptom of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondilytis. It may be caused by injury or overuse.
Questions and answers on "Stiffness"
MD 
I sexual problim, less erection, less stiffness,
Doctor advised me to take this tab androgardain, really it helps me ir not
Regarda
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MD Brief Answer:
It is just mutivitamin
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
The chance of responding with androgardain is very low as it is just a multivitamin. It may help if the lack of stiffness is due to deficiency of vitamins or minerals.
I hope this helps you....
I had stiffness in my left leg Wednesday evening. Thursday morning the stiffness was gone and replaced by swelling and pain in my left foot near right toe area I meant to say the pain is in my left toe area
MD Brief Answer:
could be arthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This seems like an arthritis affecting your toe joint.
You need to check your bloods for uric acid, and other tests for arthritis in case this problem persists or spreads to other joints.
As of now you could take an anti-inflammatory for...
What are symptoms for parkinsons
MD Brief Answer:
Tremors, stiffness and slowness is present in parkinsons
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to HCM.
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism presents with slowness of activities and gait, stiffness, tremors of hand or legs,...
I am looking to speak to an Orthopedist. I just typed out my question. I have osteoarthritis in both knees. As of late both of my thighs have become really stiff making it almost impossible to walk. I started physical therapy and am being weaned off of steroids I used for another condition.
MD Brief Answer:
Hot pads can decrease stiffness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Osteoarthritic changes are basically age related degenerative changes in the weight bearing joints like knee and is characterized by joint pain and stiffness. Upon movement the stiffness...
I have been noticing an increased stiffness or dull pain in my upper back area. This pain is very evident when I take in a deep breath in. the deeper the breath the more tightness/discomfort I encounter
MD Brief Answer:
Could ne spasm due to cervical spondylosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel , Orthopedic surgeon.
Stiffness of dull pain in upper back is generally caused by neck problems- like cervical spondylosis. Any pain or stiffness will be aggravated by deep breathing.
I suggest you...
Very stiff neck, shoulders and lesser stiffness in lower back. 82 years old in good condition save for peripheral neuropothy in right lower leg and foot.
MD Brief Answer:
Heat will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Hot compress using a pad will help in decreasing the muscle stiffness. Avoid using a pillow. Isometric neck and shoulder exercises will help.
Avoiding citrus fruits will not help much. Injections in shoulders...
MD Brief Answer:
Can be throat infection and muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The sore and swollen glands in the neck are suggestive of an infection in the local area like throat. The stiffness of the neck can be related to the infection or due to muscle spasm due...
I am 42 years men,recent ESR blood test report indicate its value 20mm/hr which is higher than normal.From last one year ,I am felling stiffness in my eye and stiffness in my neck ,soldier,knee especially in the morning.please suggest me same test or medicine
MD Brief Answer:
Test for calcium and vitamin D3.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A value of 20 in ESR alone is not worrisome. it can vary with many physiological conditions. The stiffness in joints can be due to stress decreased levels of calcium and vitamin D3 or arthritis...
MD Brief Answer:
Not a virus.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Lower back stiffness is not associated with a viral cause, at least not as the only symptom.
Much more common causes are degenerative changes of the spine with inflammation or a muscle strain...
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Recent questions on Stiffness
MD I am 33 yrs, 5, 2 in height and 125lbs. I have been having a problem with my ears popping, a stiff heavy feeling in neck travelling all the way up my head with slight dizziness. Sometimes the stiffness extends all the way to my throat. Please advise what could be the reason for this problem.
MD My upper back and neck sometimes crack when I breathe in heavily. Also If I just slightly tilt my back to the right it will crack (the amount varies) should I be worried and see someone or is this normal? I take adderall and I know that can cause stiffness...
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