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People with an active infection can take medications to kill the worms in the blood. These medications stop the spread of the illness to others, but they do not completely kill off all the parasites.
Treatment for elephantiasis includes:
antiparasitic drugs, such as diethylcarbamazine (DEC), mectizan, and albendazole (Albenza)
using good hygiene to clean the affected areas
elevating the affected areas
caring for wounds in the affected areas
exerc...more
People with an active infection can take medications to kill the worms in the blood. These medications stop the spread of the illness to others, but they do not completely kill off all the parasites.
Treatment for elephantiasis includes:
antiparasitic drugs, such as diethylcarbamazine (DEC), mectizan, and albendazole (Albenza)
using good hygiene to clean the affected areas
elevating the affected areas
caring for wounds in the affected areas
exerc...more
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Ankylosing spondylitis is a cause of back pain in adolescents and young adults.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints
chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine, including the neck, middle back, lower back, and buttocks. Over time, chronic inflammation of the spine (spondylitis) can lead to a complete cementing together (fusion) of the vertebrae, a process referred to as ankylosis. Ankylo...more
Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints
chronic inflammation in these areas causes pain and stiffness in and around the spine, including the neck, middle back, lower back, and buttocks. Over time, chronic inflammation of the spine (spondylitis) can lead to a complete cementing together (fusion) of the vertebrae, a process referred to as ankylosis. Ankylo...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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1. Dr. Madu sridhar
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/chennai/doctor/dr-madu-sridhar-orthopedist
Ms in orthopaedics, m. Ch trauma & ortho, diploma in orthopaedics (d. Ortho),
14 years experience 250 at clinic 300 online
He is regarded as a senior clinician with expertise as an orthopaedic doctor. He is a kind hearted experienced physician with extensive experience as an orthopaedic surgeon, paediatric orthopedist, joint replacement surgeon, as wel...more
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/chennai/doctor/dr-madu-sridhar-orthopedist
Ms in orthopaedics, m. Ch trauma & ortho, diploma in orthopaedics (d. Ortho),
14 years experience 250 at clinic 300 online
He is regarded as a senior clinician with expertise as an orthopaedic doctor. He is a kind hearted experienced physician with extensive experience as an orthopaedic surgeon, paediatric orthopedist, joint replacement surgeon, as wel...more
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1. Dr. S d I ranjit
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/bangalore/doctor/dr-s-d-i-ranjit-orthopedist? lpt=ps-srp
Mbbs, dnb-orthopedics/orthopedic surgery
18 years of experience 0 550 at the clinic.
He is a specialist in orthopaedic medicine and works in the medical field as a joint replacement surgeon and an orthopedist hand surgeon. In addition, he is a board-certified paediatric orthopedist, an expert in laser therapy, a skilled arthroscopist and knee replacement surg...more
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/bangalore/doctor/dr-s-d-i-ranjit-orthopedist? lpt=ps-srp
Mbbs, dnb-orthopedics/orthopedic surgery
18 years of experience 0 550 at the clinic.
He is a specialist in orthopaedic medicine and works in the medical field as a joint replacement surgeon and an orthopedist hand surgeon. In addition, he is a board-certified paediatric orthopedist, an expert in laser therapy, a skilled arthroscopist and knee replacement surg...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dr. Girish Gadre
MBBS, DM - Neurology
21 Years Experience 500 - 600 at clinic
As a neurologist and a general physician who specialises in medicine, he has made a name for himself via the work that he has done. He obtained his MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College in 2001, and he received his DM in Neurology from NIMHANS Bangalore in 2007. Both degrees are in the field of medicine.
Neurosurgeon Dr. Girish Gadre has been practicing in the Malleswaram neighborhood of Bang...more
MBBS, DM - Neurology
21 Years Experience 500 - 600 at clinic
As a neurologist and a general physician who specialises in medicine, he has made a name for himself via the work that he has done. He obtained his MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College in 2001, and he received his DM in Neurology from NIMHANS Bangalore in 2007. Both degrees are in the field of medicine.
Neurosurgeon Dr. Girish Gadre has been practicing in the Malleswaram neighborhood of Bang...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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1. Dr. Jitender pal singh
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/delhi/doctor/dr-jitender-pal-singh-orthopedist
Mbbs, Ms. - (orthopedics)
12 years of experience, rs. 600 in clinic, rs. 400 online
Dr. Jitendra pal singh is a renowned orthopedist who treats patients suffering from chronic pain, injuries to the hip, ankle, and knee, as well as a number of other disorders. At the moment, he is employed at the bone and joint clinic, which is located in the punjabi bagh neighbou...more
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/delhi/doctor/dr-jitender-pal-singh-orthopedist
Mbbs, Ms. - (orthopedics)
12 years of experience, rs. 600 in clinic, rs. 400 online
Dr. Jitendra pal singh is a renowned orthopedist who treats patients suffering from chronic pain, injuries to the hip, ankle, and knee, as well as a number of other disorders. At the moment, he is employed at the bone and joint clinic, which is located in the punjabi bagh neighbou...more
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A person can ease the symptoms of cervical pain/spondylosis with a few simple neck exercises.
1. Neck stretch
keep your body straight.
Push your chin forward in a way that stretches the throat.
Softly tense the neck muscles.
Hold this for 5 seconds.
Return your head to its center position.
Push your head back with the chin held high, and hold for 5 seconds.
Carry out 5 repetitions.
2. Neck tilt
tilt your head forward so that the chin touches the chest.
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1. Neck stretch
keep your body straight.
Push your chin forward in a way that stretches the throat.
Softly tense the neck muscles.
Hold this for 5 seconds.
Return your head to its center position.
Push your head back with the chin held high, and hold for 5 seconds.
Carry out 5 repetitions.
2. Neck tilt
tilt your head forward so that the chin touches the chest.
more
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Regards Lybrate user. Back or neck pain is often termed with different names, like spondylosis or spondylitis. Medically they mean different, however, they get used differently when denoting back or neck pain. Researches have shown back or neck pain could be non specific (that is most of the time, it is difficult to find an exact cause that leads to the problem). Non specific low back or neck pains respond well to exercises and movements. It is recommended to consult an orthopaedic physiotherapi...more
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