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Asked for male, 30 years old from Karimnagar
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Lipid myopathies (lm) are a group of muscular diseases with onset in all ages, due in most cases to enzymatic errors of lipid metabolism. Lm often, but not always, are characterized by lipid storage in muscle biopsy. Immunomodulatory/immunosuppressant drugs such as methotrexate, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, azathioprine, mycophenolate, rituximab and intravenous (ivig) or subcutaneous (subqig) immunoglobulin.
Corticosteroids such as prednisone or methylprednisolone.
Corticosteroids such as prednisone or methylprednisolone.
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Asked for male, 47 years old from Delhi
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Hot or cold compresses. Applying heat or cold may help. "some people like heat, some like cold, deal says. "whatever feels best. Tens (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation). A tens system includes a small, battery-powered machine, connected by wires to a pair of electrodes. The electrodes are connected to your skinnear the pain source. A mild electrical current travels through your skin and goes along your nerve fibers. It may reduce pain by changing the way your brain perceives pain, exp...more
Asked for male, 12 years old from Muzaffarpur
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Cold compresses can help reduce swelling in the area. Cooling also helps to numb sharp pain. Apply an ice pack for up to 20 minutes, up to five times a day. Use a frozen gel pack, ice cubes in a plastic bag, or a bag of frozen peas. Wrap the cold pack in a soft towel. Do not apply a cold pack directly to skin.
Heat therapy
heat helps to relax tense muscles and soothe a stiff area. It can help with muscle pain and bonny pain. Use a heated gel pack, heating pad or a hot water bottle.
Heat therapy
heat helps to relax tense muscles and soothe a stiff area. It can help with muscle pain and bonny pain. Use a heated gel pack, heating pad or a hot water bottle.
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Hello
yes definitely
gabapin can be taken upto a lot more dose than you're taking.
Please increase the dose if needed. If you feel any dizziness thats when you stop increasing the dose. Every body tolerates it differently
I usually start with 100 mg once and raise it to 450 mg thrice as and how the patient tolerates
baclofen or liofen can also be increased (added with daily stretching exercises) to decrease stiffness
remember- these tablets only help you deal with the sy...more
yes definitely
gabapin can be taken upto a lot more dose than you're taking.
Please increase the dose if needed. If you feel any dizziness thats when you stop increasing the dose. Every body tolerates it differently
I usually start with 100 mg once and raise it to 450 mg thrice as and how the patient tolerates
baclofen or liofen can also be increased (added with daily stretching exercises) to decrease stiffness
remember- these tablets only help you deal with the sy...more
Asked for male, 7 years old from Delhi
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Muscular dystrophy is a group of rare inherited muscle disease in which muscle fibers are unusually susceptible to damage. Muscles, primarily voluntary muscle ,become progressively weaker.
In the late stage of muscular dystrophy ,fat and connective tissue often replace muscle fibers.
In some type of muscular dystrophy, heart muscle, other involuntary muscles, and other organs are affected.
Although there's no cure for any form of muscular dystrophy, treatment for some forms of the di...more
In the late stage of muscular dystrophy ,fat and connective tissue often replace muscle fibers.
In some type of muscular dystrophy, heart muscle, other involuntary muscles, and other organs are affected.
Although there's no cure for any form of muscular dystrophy, treatment for some forms of the di...more
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Asked for Male, 44 years old from Gurgaon
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Sulfasalazine won't start to work immediately, and it could be at least 12 weeks before you notice any effects. You shouldn't take sulfasalazine if you're known to have an allergy to salicylates. Salicylate is a natural chemical that is found in some foods.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
Sulfasalazine won't start to work immediately, and it could be at least 12 weeks before you notice any effects. You shouldn't take sulfasalazine if you're known to have an allergy to salicylates. Salicylate is a natural chemical that is found in some foods.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Windswept knees refer to the appearance of a bilateral knee joint deformity where one knee is in valgus and the other is in varus. The name describes the position of the knees if the wind blew across the legs of a patient, causing this evocatively-named appearance.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
Windswept knees refer to the appearance of a bilateral knee joint deformity where one knee is in valgus and the other is in varus. The name describes the position of the knees if the wind blew across the legs of a patient, causing this evocatively-named appearance.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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The treatment of osteoporosis involves reducing any of the factors contributing to poor bone health. Yosur doctor may advise you to address current exercise regime, review your medications or review current lifestyle factors that predispose you to osteoporosis. Your doctor may also advise you to increase your: calcium intake via your diet or with supplements. Calcium is used to build and maintain bone health. vitamin d intake via supplements or exposure to low levels of sunlight. Vitamin d is ...more
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