Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

I've been struggling with joint pain for the past 10 days and my doctor mentioned it might be due to a calcium deficiency. He suggested taking calcitas powder twice a day. I've been on this for 5 days now, but I still don't feel any relief. Should I keep taking it, or is there something else I should consider?

Accepted Answer

you can not expect result in 5 days needs prolong tretament takes usually 3 months to see the results follow your doctors advice and also consume calcium rich foods for better results

Question 3

After breast abscess surgery, I noticed a reddish lump under the skin of my right leg below the knee, followed by swelling and ankle pain. The doctor diagnosed it as erythema nodosum and prescribed Predmet 8 twice daily for 3 days, which helped at first swelling and pain went away. But then it came back, so the doctor reduced the dose to Predmet 4 twice daily for 2 days. Now the swelling and pain are worse again. What could be going on and what should I do next?

Accepted Answer

Erythema nodosum, diagnosed after breast abscess surgery, presents as painful, reddish or purple bumps under the skin, often on the shins, but can appear elsewhere, including the legs. The condition is usually a reaction to an infection or medication and can cause swelling and ankle pain, as experienced. While often resolving on its own within weeks, it's crucial to address any underlying conditions causing the erythema nodosum, as it can be a sign of other health issues.

I've been taking allopurinol 100 mg for the last 5 years to manage my gout. I'm wondering if it's safe to keep using it long-term because whenever I stop, I experience pain in my big toes. Is this something I should be concerned about?

don't take too much

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