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About 5 years ago I noticed a dramatic reduction of the muscle mass (Muscle atrophy) in my right calf muscle, like 75% to 80% reduction compared to my Left calf Muscle (possible the gastrocnemius), I also noticed that my Achilles is also very loose, when in a relaxed state, compared to the left leg. What could be the possible problems? There is no pain (other than uneasiness like restless leg syndrome) associated with this problem. I do have a lower back problem (damage) that was done 30 years ago to the L4/L5 herniated disk. Now I have noticed that other muscles are starting to harden and reduce like the one did 5 years ago. I went on a 15 mile hike in the mountains this past summer and I am very active during the day. However I do not regularly exercise as I should. Thoughts?

Hello Sir, You are suffering from myopathy for which a thorough examination needs to be done. Blood tests like Creatine kinase and Electrodiagnostic tests like Electromyography [ E.M.G.] should be done. Nerve conduction studies for the affected limb should be done. Many endocrine disorders can also cause myopathy such as thyroid , parathyroid , adrenal disorders , Diabetes , Vitamin - D deficiency etc. You need to go to your nearest doctor for clinical assessment . Moreover other blood ...

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Hello, I have had a nail fungus for a good ten years or so. When I first noticed it, I went to my doctor and he game me lamasil which I stopped taking after a few days since it had negative affects on me. Thereafter, I stopped taking care of it and just let it go for a good 7 or 8 years. I eventually grew up and started getting very self conscious of how it looked and wanted to wear sandals and flip flops and not have people think nasty things about me. A few years ago I went to my doctor again and he gave me a topical oil which I used for over a year and did not see any results. About two years ago, I noticed that a vertical brown line was starting to grow from the bottom up. I went to a dermatologist who took a sample of my nail but did not take a sample of the nail bed or from the cuticle. Biopsy came back as of course it being a fungus. He in turn gave me pills to take which I also had to stop taking since it was having a bad affect on my liver. After that, my dermatologist said that he would give me laser treatments which I did two of. They did not clear it but it looks a little bit better then what it was before. Still thick, yellow, crumbling below the nail, nail bed where new nail is growing is darker then the others and the brown line is still there. It is a thick brown line. How did I get this brown line? Did I get it because of the prolonged damage of the nail bed due to the years of having the nail fungus?

You're most welcome. Nail Melanoma does not affect multiple nails together while Longitudunal Melanonychia (LM) often does. The fact that an additional nail is showing changes is nearly conclusive that this is LM, which as I said is harmless. However it would be best to see your doctor to get this confirmed since I cannot see the affected area. I would recommend getting the entire nail removed if its the only one affected by fungus, but this will be solely to treat the fungus not because I thin ...

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pls. advise regarding disadvantages of arthroscopy....will it stop fluid collection in the knee after the anticipated debriis are removed...this is for my staff who is abt 40 yrs and possibly had a silent injury 2 months back.....mri today indicated minor damage to meniscuss.... was in complete cast for abut 20 days.....fluid was removed 20 days back...which reappeared after 6 days...presently having some fluid but no pain... pls. advise if arthroscopy will help.....or any alternate therapy... regds randeep singh

Please start with physiotherapy treatment by consulting a near by physical therapist ...

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Ok, I believe I have read or am understanding from reading on the internet that 3 days after a right femur angiogram that it is possibly a subcuteneous hematoma. See 3 days after my angiogram my right testcle is very tender and sore and the area from the testicle to slighly lower the angiogram injection site. I have a little bruising on the lower part of my penis to the right part of the scrotum. Could this be a hematoma or just accidental damage due to the 30 min press they use after tge surgery to make aure the femur doesnt bleed? This evening i also got a tight constricting feeling on my left femur artery in my left thigh. I have been recently diagnoised with heart failure and no blockage, but with an ef of 12%. I'm a 45 year old male. I need to make a follow up appt anyway so i guess tomorrow I will do that and discuss my syptoms to my Cardiologist. Thanks Craig

Thanks for your query toehead. I don't think you have a fracture in femur. Probably there is an injury. The area need to be examined for proper diagnosis. Consult with your doctor as soon as possible. Thanks ...

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L4-5 and L5-S1 were damaged about 7 years ago and have gotten worse, a Dr. has suggested surgery. Also L3-4 have damage.

Dear, you have not provided any detail of damage. If Possible provide x ray report/ mri report. thanks. ...

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I have snorted my prescription vicodin for almost 2 years, i have been off them for almost a year! however i would get severe pain in my face and mouth like a tooth ache and some "genius" mentioned tylenol. so i snorted enough tylenol to barely coat the inside of my nose to make the pain go away. I am currently 34 weeks pregnant and i completely quit snorting the tylenol for a little over a week now. i have tried using neosporin cream to numb the inside of my nose and i have tried a netti pot and also tried silver-sol gel. Is there anything i can do to make the pain go away? someties its tolerable and other times not but i have done went over a week with this pain i refuse to go back to snorting esp with a baby on the way. Oh n ive tried taking a script i had of amoxicillin. also i took a flashlight and looked in my nose and against my cartilage wall its still somewhat white but its also a dark brown. any idea what that could be?

Visit an ENT surgeon immediately ...

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5 years ago i was in a car accident that broke the beicept part of my arm and caused nerve damage so bad that i couldnt move my hand or wrist. I had to have a metal plate, pins and screws put in my arm to correct the break. After a few months i got the feeling back in my hand and wrist. Range of motion was fine. Here recently my arm has been "locking up" on me. When it does this i am not able to bend it all of the way, or straighten it all of the way. It feels really tight when i try to bend or straighten it and it doesnt hurt as long as i dont move it. it usually lasts a whole day, sometimes 2 days. What could this be? Arthritis? I havent had ANY problems with the arm since it healed except for the normal aches and pains.

Pl get the X-ray done and consult Orthpaedic Surgon. ...

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Hello doctor , am 26 years old , I had dilation and evacuation on 14th November for removal of abortion remain of my 6th week pregnancy.Am taking taxim o 200 as prescribed. Am having slight blood discharge. Reading the risk factors associated with d&e , we are getting scared fo any kind of infections or organal disfunction. What are the symptoms of infection ? Hw will the vaginal discharge look like in case ? Currently my tummy looks a bit fat thannormal , is I linked to any problem? Hw can we confirm that D&e procedure has been done successfully without any kind of further damage ?? Me n my husband are really tensed with this whole procedure of D&E...please help us doctor !

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I have a piece of a orange seed stuck at the back of my throat . How can I remove it ? will it affects me if it was left here and can it cause any damage? please answer me?

Go to an ENT Specialist who will easily remove it! ...

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I did sex with my wife today accidently the condom had damage inside during sex and her periods finished just before 10 days if there is any chances for pregnancy shall she want to tale ipill

Yes, there is a chance of pregnancy. If it is still less than 72 hours from the sexual contact, you might want to consider taking emergency contraception. (High dose progesterone). Yes, ipill is the brand. ...

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