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My knee hurts a lot, what can I do?

I am an 18-year-old male. My knee hurts so bad, and I don't feel like I have injured it in any way. At least not recently. What can I do? Should I see a doctor?
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About my two sons with DMD?

My two sons are suffering the DMD and I have all their medical reports. I need help as both need scoliosis surgeries, and I do not want to lose them. I need to travel to one...
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Do I need a brace to correct my scoliosis?

I've had scoliosis since I was a kid and it hasn't gone away. How can I treat it? Do I need a brace to treat this?
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How can I reduce the swelling from a sprained finger?

I'm a 37-year-old male. I play baseball and I sprained my finger at our game two days ago. What can I do to reduce swelling?
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What does it mean if my discogram is positive?

I just received the results of my discogram, and it came back positive. My doctor wants me to come in this week to speak about the next steps, but I can't wait. What does a positive...
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How do you prevent osteoporosis?

My grandfather was diagnosed with osteoporosis, and I'm wondering if there's a chance that I could get it. Is it hereditary? How can I prevent it as I get it older?
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Do all spinal pains require a discogram?

I've been having back pain for years, and my doctor wants to do a discogram. Do all spinal pains usually require a discogram?
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Can I do anything for a broken toe?

I stubbed my toe on a table and I think its broken. If it's broken, is there anything a doctor can do or will it heal on its own? Can I do anything for it at home?
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Will a CT scan of my spine show how to treat my injury?

I injured my back on the football field, and the pain has only gotten worse. Doctor wants to take scan of my spine. Will a CT scan help with my treatment?
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How do doctors treat a crush injury?

I slammed my finger in the car door and crushed it. I thought it would heal on its own, but I don't know, it feels worse. How do doctors treat a crush injury?
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How can I manage the pain in my elbow?

I injured my elbow in a car accident two months ago, and since then the pain in my elbow has been increasing steadily. Do you think I should go to the doctor?
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Can laser treatment help spinal stenosis?

My father is 70 year old, and he also has spinal stenosis. Can laser treatment help spinal stenosis? What are the other treatment options?
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Why do my knees hurt after running?

I'm only 20 years old but my knees hurt really badly after running or jumping. What could be the cause of this? Is this pain serious enough to go to the doctor?
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What should I do for chronic knee pain?

My knee has been hurting for a couple of months now, and it's so painful. It doesn't look swollen either. What can be the cause? Will it go away on its own?
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How long does it take to recover from spinal cord surgery?

I'm 45 years old and I might have surgery to remove a tumor on my spinal cord. How long would it take to recover from spinal cord surgery?
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Does wrapping a sprained ankle help it heal faster?

My friend told me to wrap my son's sprained ankle in ACE bandage. Will this help it heal better and faster?
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How is osteochondritis treated?

My friend is 25 year old, and he was diagnosed with osteochondritis of the knee. What are the treatment options for it?
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Why does a broken hand need surgery?

I broke my hand while playing tennis very recently, and I need to have surgery on it. Right now, it's in a cast. Is surgery really necessary for a broken hand?
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Does laser spinal surgery exist for spinal stenosis?

My friend was diagnosed with spinal stenosis. What are the treatment options? Does laser spinal surgery exist for spinal stenosis?
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What is causing my son's knee pain?

My son's knees hurt, almost like needles. He feels this when he's kneeling down. He's pretty active too, and is on the wrestling team. Could something like that be causing it?...
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