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What is spinal compression fracture?
Spinal compression fractures are getting frequent due to the many lifestyle changes which we undergo. The body should not be made to be put use in a certain way like posture, lifting heavy weights, etc. However, prolonged and repeated usage affects the spine directly and results in compression fractures. Though the condition looks, gratifying, modern science has advanced to levels where the fractures can be addressed very effectively, and the pain symptom...more

There are a number of potential symptoms of spinal stenosis, and one's specific symptoms are mainly determined by the location and severity of the stenosis in the spine.
You may need to discuss it further in detail.

Aortic valve stenosis is a heart condition in which the valve to the biggest artery- the one which provides oxygen-rich blood to our body, called aorta, is narrowed. This prevents the valve from opening fully, obstructing the blood flow from your heart into your body.

When the aortic valve doesn t open, your heart needs to work harder to pump blood to your body making the heart muscle weak. If left undiagnosed aortic stenosis is fatal.

Symptoms

These symptoms should sp...more

The spinal cord is indispensable to your body. It supports your head, keeps your posture erect, and helps you walk. Ailments of the spine are extremely painful to remedy and throw a lot of your other organs in trouble as well. Therefore, you should take the best care of your spine.

While there are a number of ways you can do that, some stand out from the rest. They are:

Do your exercises properly: There are umpteen ways you can work out and get results that are harmful to you...more

Monitored slow progressive exercises for 3 months. Good nutrition and sleep stop worrying about the scan and see a good therapist who is himself fit.

Since you are in pain no doctor will dismiss you.
Steroids are not the solution for your pain and short-term popping in of steroids will not give you any pain relief,
you have to be on alternative form of treatment like physio, local modalities, mild pain killers etc ,after a detailed evaluation of your cervical spine mri and if needed immobilisation with collar. Since you are only 30 years degenerative changes are unlikely to be cause of your pain please consult an ortho or pain spe...more

It is not that very easy to get complete recovery after spinal surgery and for that, you have to rely on different caring tips. Your surgeon can help you in this regard and can provide you a checklist containing different essential caring tips. You should follow those tips sincerely so that unwanted side-effects can be easily avoided.

Few caring tips after a spine surgery:

Consumption of adequate amount of proteins: If the protein content is increased in your diet, then quick...more

Hello lybrate-user,
There is very less we can do at this age.
You should believe in your doctor and follow the advise.
Pray for the best.

Rheumatic arthritis and rheumatic heart disease are caused sometimes by our mere negligence towards the simple throat or dental infection.
The rheumatic disease develops when we don't treat any infections - especially oral infections adequately.
So when falling sick with common oral infections, take an adequate course of antibiotics even if symptoms subside and visit the nearest physician to get a check as well.

The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body, thereby supplying the body with the essential nutrients and oxygen while removing the harmful toxins and wastes. Certain conditions may interfere with the ability of the heart to pump blood (there could be clogging in one of the artery or arteries). Devoid of blood and the essential nutrients, the other vital organs soon start to falter. In fact, reduced supply of oxygen and blood to the brain can prove to be fatal, triggering loss...more