I'm having really bad pain in my rib cage and back. I've already seen orthopedic doctors and a physiotherapist, and even tried acupuncture, but the pain just won't go away. Can you suggest any good treatments for this?

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Dr Chandra P

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take tablet movexMR for next 2-3 days. if it is still not reduced go to some pain clinic near by

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I've been cracking my fingers in an unusual way, like sideways, which puts a lot of pressure on my joints. It's become a bad habit over the years. Now, the joints have grown, but theres no pain or tightnessjust feels a bit odd, though it seems normal to me. The thing is, it doesnt look normal; there's growth around the joints, especially the IP joints. When I touch them, it feels like theres extra tissue, and I can move it without any pain. Im curious about what this could be. Any ideas what's going on with my fingers?

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My friend has severe arthritis and can barely walk anymore. The doctors recommended hip replacement surgery, but I read online about stem cell therapy as an alternative. Can stem cell therapy actually help with advanced arthritis like his? If it works, what would the treatment cost and are there any good clinics for this in Delhi NCR?

Yes ,surgery is advised.Cost varies between 80k-1.5L inr,varies from hospital to hospital.

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What are the 5 classic signs of inflammation?

Redness(rubor), heat(calor), swelling(tumour), pain(dolor), and loss of function(functio laesa)

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