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Dr. Lydia H. Ferrell, M.D.
Pain Management Specialist
Dr. Lydia Ferrell practices Pain Medicine in Indianapolis, IN. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Ferrell serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.
25 years
Experience
Dr. Lydia Ferrell, M.D.
- Indianapolis, IN
- Indiana University School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Can hip pain be fixed?
There are several pathologies that can cause hip pain. The first step would be to have an x-ray, and perhaps an MRI to evaluate what may be causing the pain. Treatment will depend READ MORE
There are several pathologies that can cause hip pain. The first step would be to have an x-ray, and perhaps an MRI to evaluate what may be causing the pain. Treatment will depend on the findings.
I forgot to stop the 81 mg asprin what should I do?
Aspirin decreases the bodies ability to form clots. This could be especially dangerous in the spine in the event that as the stimulator lead is advanced in the spine, it accidentally READ MORE
Aspirin decreases the bodies ability to form clots. This could be especially dangerous in the spine in the event that as the stimulator lead is advanced in the spine, it accidentally disrupts one of the vasculature units (artery or vein) there. I would inform the physician performing the procedure and change the procedure date so that you can have at least 7 to 10 days without aspirin. I hope this helps!
Leg swollen in back by calves
This may be a sign of a blood clot. You should seek the care of an emergency room or see your primary care physician as soon as possible.
