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Could my intermittent lower rib pain be related to smoking, even after quitting?	2	1	Tue, 2 Sep 2025
Hi, Smoked for 20years...am 38yrs old. Have had pain in my lower half of my ribs sometimes more toward the middle of them both like on the inside of ribs..was on and off..now constant more when sitting...havent Smoked for 7 days it is less but still coming and going. Had mri checked lungs 3...

What should I do about muscle pain in both sides of my rib cage for six months?	2	1	Tue, 2 Sep 2025
MUSCLE PAIN IN BOTH RIB CAGE DURING ANY MOVEMENT LEFT RIGHT ,FRONT,BACK FROM 6 MONTHS X RAY AND ULTRASOUND SHOWS NOTHING DOCTORS SAID MUSCULAR PAIN TAKING SEVEAL PAINKILLER AND MULTIVITAMIN BUT NO ANY BENEFIT FROM 6 MONTHS ALSO TAKEN VOLINI GEL ETC.PLS SUGGEST .THANKS DOCTOR

What causes groin joint pain and difficulty sitting in padmasana pose, especially considering my history of sciatica during pregnancy?	2	1	Mon, 1 Sep 2025
I am a 39 year old female.I am overweight.Height is 163 cm and weight is 75 kg.I have pain in my groin joints .Have difficulty sitting in padmasana pose or it becomes painful if I sit on bike with legs on both sides.During pregnancy 8 years back I had sciatica issue as well.What could be the...

What should I do about the recurring pain in the middle of my rib cage, lasting 3-4 days, while using Ketamine?	2	1	Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Hi i am 19 years old and have been on ketamine since I was 16 I am suffering with pain just in the middle of my rib cage I cannot cope with the pain I was cramped down hovering over the toilet being sick all day I get these pains now and then and they last 3 to 4 days what do I do because I need...

Are there any safe, effective ways to increase bone or cartilage length if my growth plates are likely fused?	2	1	Fri, 11 Jul 2025
Hello, I am a 26m, i have 5 7 . The issue is, that want to be taller so i have looked for ways to improve my height. For 2 weeks ago i am doing yoga, and hanging exercise regularly. So far this is the only way to reach my goal. But i wanted more, and i was curious about ways to increase also the...

When can I start walking with support after tibia fracture surgery?	2	1	Mon, 2 Jun 2025
Hi sir,I m 30years old I met with bike accident and tibia bone fracture and interlocking nail tibia right fracture surgery were done on right leg.now I was in full bed rest.now 4weeks completed when should I start to walk with support and how much weight should barevoj my leg

What is the difference between Saaz DS and Saaz, and how long should I take these medicines for my hip arthritis?	2	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Hi I am 49 years old and diagnosed with Hip Arthritis which is at it s initial stage. Inflammation and patchty marrow edema in greater trochanter including mild gluteal tendinous has also been reported in MRI. My Ortho has prescribed me Saaz DS and HCQS 200 and this I have been taking for last...

What is causing my left rib to grow, along with persistent pain, dizziness, and lack of findings from X-rays?	2	1	Fri, 3 Jan 2025
Hello, I have been dealing with a left rib issue for a few years now. My left rib is about 3 times the size of my right rib and seems to be growing. I used to have a lot of pain in the lower front of that rib and could not lay on my stomach or even hug people. I had a left intercostal nerve block...

Why am I still experiencing front muscle pain and discomfort near my liver long after COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment?	2	1	Tue, 3 Dec 2024
i have suffered corona with un conscious state after recover i tried to pick heavy weight and continuous pain in front muscles with line with liver both side. my MRI reports nothing in this are now more than one year passed but no doctor find the reason and i am still suffering with this pain

Could the mildly increased activity in my ribs, thoracic spine, and lumbar spine be related to old fractures or degenerative arthritis?	2	1	Mon, 4 Nov 2024
There are multiple foci of mildly increased activity and heterogeneous activity bilaterally in the ribs which are nonspecific. These findings could be the sequela of multiple old rib fractures. There also is mild increased activity in the mid to lower thoracic spine. There is focal moderate...

Could weak legs, thigh pain, and stomach cramping be normal while having grade 2 prostatomegaly?	2	1	Mon, 4 Nov 2024
hi, I m 67 years old, diagnosed with grade 2 prostatomegaly,, i felt weak legs an thigh and pain in stomach which is like crimping, does this things are really occurs during this stage? or there could be some problem why I felt stomach ache and weak legs.

What might be causing swelling and severe pain at the knuckles after bending my index finger?	2	1	Thu, 3 Oct 2024
Bent my index finger way too far backwards about two weeks ago. First few days my whole hand swelled. X ray shower showed no breaks. Swelling went down after 7-10 days. Now it’s swollen on the index knuckle at the hand and between the index knuckle and middle finger knuckle at the hand, pain is...

Could the blue silicone band left on my toe after surgery cause permanent damage, considering the severe blistering and limited sensation?	2	1	Thu, 3 Oct 2024
I recently broke my left big toe (tuft fracture). It popped the nail splitting the flesh underneath it. I had Ortho surgery to repair the nail bed and reset the bone. When the surgeon completed the procedure, he wrapped my toe with gauze etc. but left a blue silicone band on the base of the toe...

What could be causing pain in my hip along with sore and discomfort after playing two softball games?	2	1	Tue, 3 Sep 2024
Hi, I play competitive softball and had two games last night. I noticed my hip was bothering me when i started to walk and it got to the point where i was basically limping but i still played. I thought it would kinda just go away over nigh, not thinking much of it but today im at work and its...

Could my pain around my healed rib fractures be caused by something other than costochondritis?	2	1	Sat, 3 Aug 2024
Hi, I was rear ended 2 yrs ago, and not that long ago I discovered I had 4 chronic healed ribs… I am experiencing pain under my left breast, under my underarm in the serratis anterior area, and under my scapula… The pain is chronic, and are very sore, and sensitive in those spots I named when...

What should I do for a bicep injury with pain and a popping sensation after lifting something heavy?	2	1	Sat, 3 Aug 2024
Aloha. Today while helping a friend move 4 boxes containing her new desk when I lifted one corner of one box about one inch, I heard and felt a pop in the middle of my bicep and arm. Pain in bicep when I try to use bicep to pick up anything. Am icing bicep now and resting after taking 600 mg...

Are burning sensations, stiffness, and limited motion a cause for concern after ankle surgery with inserted plates?	2	1	Wed, 3 Jul 2024
My left ankle was broken in 2016 an I had a broken pilion too . I have plates an screws an my foot burns most of the time an feels spongy most of the time when walking. I take pain medicine 3 times a day it dry my sinuses out bad an take gabapentin 2 times a day. Foot is stiff an very little...

What causes difficulty in straightening arm after workout?	7	1	Wed, 3 Jul 2024
I was doing a shoulder press during my workout and after I was done, I couldn t straighten my arms due to my triceps cramping. It took several minutes before I could resume my activities, but my upper body workout was done for the day. Susan (43 year old, out of shape, trying to do something to...

Why have I experienced persistent pain, swelling, and popping sensation in the right thumb and wrist for over a year?	2	1	Wed, 3 Jul 2024
Right thumb problem. Over a year ago I was weed eating. No breaks for my poor thumb (thought the thing would turn off if I let go) for over half an hour. When I finally stopped, I noticed the base of my thumb and side of wrist were swollen, maybe numb but i usually associate tingling with...

What could be causing my worsening knee symptoms after it gave out suddenly, despite trying compression, ice, exercise, and medication?	2	1	Wed, 3 Jul 2024
My knee has been bothering me for weeks now. It started with just slight pain here and there. Then it started feeling like my knee was tingly and not connected. Yesterday I bent down and my knee completely gave out and I fell. I immediately felt pain and started crying. It’s been 7 hours since...

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