Isn't hallux rigidus supposed to be visible on Xrays? Mine only shows mild hallux valgus+very small calcification(this was 8 months ago).Does this causes big toe joint pain?Any solution?
Dr. Mitri Achram,
Radiology
- See if you do not have high uric acid in the blood. one of the things to rule out is gout.That may account for the small calcification in the soft tissues.
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Does breast cancer show in Radiology?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Eventually yes it does.
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I have tingling burning and facial pain, i did an mri and it was clear what could be the reason for that painful and bothering feeling ? Thanks
2 Answers
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- it is not mentionned that this burning is uni or bilateral it could be an irritation of cervical nerves or lack of vitamin b12
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Hi ! I am suffering lately from extreme articulation pain in my upper left leg , and some minor pain at the end of my back . I realized it when I stress a lot or when I get angry . What should I do ?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- an xray of lower back with emphasiis on left pelvis .
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My friend is 15 yrs. She suffers from pain in both knees. Crack sounds. Swelling. Excessive pain in winter. Please explain the causes, treatment, & protective procedures.
2 Answers
Dr. Youssef El Bitar,
Orthopedic Surgery
- Pain and swelling in both knees in a young person might be due to rheumatologic conditions. She might need to do some blood tests and plain radiographs of both knees. Her best option would be to see a... Read More
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I have swelling and pain in my ankle. Any advices?
Dr. Youssef Bassim,
Orthopedic Surgery
- First if the swelling is from trauma, you should go to a hospital for possible X-ray. If it is not trauma, it could be from several causes. It depends on your age and if you have any other medical p... Read More
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Hi my husband has constant hip joint pain and his xrays say that he has slight calcification arount the hip joint doctors say nothing is wrong with him but the pain keeps coming and he cannot bend
Dr. Mitri Achram,
Radiology
- Your doctors were right. We see calcifications around the hip joints very often. they usually do not cause pain like what happens in the shoulders. Your doctor will tell you if your husband has bursit... Read More
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I had a severe backache, the doctor gave an antibiotic which relieved me from the pain but stroke my leg like electricity shots specially at night when i rest, what should i do?
Dr. Rachad Zayni,
Orthopedic Surgery
- It seems you are suffering of sciatalgia, i mean pain il the lower limb caused by a compression of the nerve at the level of lower back (disc hernia ...). Consult your doctor for an adequat treatment ... Read More
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