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Rebecca Pinto
Physiotherapist, Nutritionist
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Rebecca Pinto is a physiotherapist, nutritionist and founder of Dr Rebecca's Physiotherapy.
She has been helping patients with physical difficulties resulting from illness, injuries and ageing for over nine years.
She holds a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy from SKN College of Physiotherapy, Pune. Rebecca is also a certified PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) practitioner and has trained in dry needling, spinal manipulation and cupping procedures as well.... more
She has been helping patients with physical difficulties resulting from illness, injuries and ageing for over nine years.
She holds a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy from SKN College of Physiotherapy, Pune. Rebecca is also a certified PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) practitioner and has trained in dry needling, spinal manipulation and cupping procedures as well.... more
Answered on Mar 08, 2024
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I recently had my Microdisctomy for L5-S1 Disc and doctor has recommended to avoid travel in bus and stairs.
Its 2.5 months since surgery. What exercise should i start. When should i start my normal life like driving bike , car travel in bus ?
Please suggest
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You can start with basic core stability exercises. Please consult the doctor who has operated you to understand when can you get back to your daily activities
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You can start with basic core stability exercises. Please consult the doctor who has operated you to understand when can you get back to your daily activities
Answered on Mar 08, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Aug 22, 2023Hindi
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Answered on Feb 23, 2024
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Hello Ma'am, For women above 40, what kind of supplements would you suggest...calcium, vitamin b12, vitamin D and so on? Should we take these supplements or just rely on a healthy balanced diet?
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Women or anyone need the supplements that they are deficient of. It’s best to get it checked and only then start supplements
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Women or anyone need the supplements that they are deficient of. It’s best to get it checked and only then start supplements
Answered on Feb 23, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Feb 23, 2024Hindi
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Answered on Feb 23, 2024
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Hi, I am 40Y M 80.5kg 5'11''. Have developed knee pain in right leg since last 1.5years, feel mild knocking on bending knee also since around the same time. Find it difficult to climb stairs as the affected knee doesnt seem to take proper load. i also suffer from knee locking while walking in the same leg. MRI Scan reveal mild erosion of cartilage. I am able to stay active and play mild sports with knee supports, no pain experienced once body warms up so able to run as well. Doctor also suggested knee injections if the pain further aggravates. Is it advisable to go for such treatments. Please advise what exercises should be done. Are there any supplements or multi vitamins that i shall take.
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Yes, injections really help but it’s subjective to different conditions. For now let’s go by what your doctor says since he/she knows your case fully with the current symptoms. With respect to exercise we can only start if it’s indicated by the doctor
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Yes, injections really help but it’s subjective to different conditions. For now let’s go by what your doctor says since he/she knows your case fully with the current symptoms. With respect to exercise we can only start if it’s indicated by the doctor
Answered on Feb 17, 2024
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I had anterolisthesis L5-S1 in Jan'20. Now I am doing normal physiotherapy exercises and 10k walking daily. Before this I was able to do 40 suryanamaskar. Now not allowed. Please advice more heavy and hard exercise, Can I perform the dumbbells exercises?
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Please do not opt for heavier exercises unless your core is strong enough. Work on your core strength and only then gradually increase exercises
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Please do not opt for heavier exercises unless your core is strong enough. Work on your core strength and only then gradually increase exercises
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Answered on Feb 17, 2024
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I am observing intermittent fasting of 16;8 for the last three months. I am feeling ok with it. Lost few kilos. I do cycling on weekends for 40-50km. Daily walking is my activity. My problem is whenever I try to jog, my left knee pains internally. What should I do to resume my running.
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Please get a knee scan to exactly understand the condition beneath and then visit a physio clinic for a customized exercise.
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Please get a knee scan to exactly understand the condition beneath and then visit a physio clinic for a customized exercise.
Answered on Feb 17, 2024
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Answered on Feb 17, 2024
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Hi Rebecca, I am 56 years of male, any time my right foot experiences pain in the middle, sometimes in the fingers or ankle, I find it difficult to move. Why does this happen, and are there any specific medications or exercises that may be necessary?
Ans: Hi,
It’s important to understand the type and location of pain before the treatment. Show it to an orthopedic and start with medications and then consider physio
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It’s important to understand the type and location of pain before the treatment. Show it to an orthopedic and start with medications and then consider physio
Answered on Feb 17, 2024
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I am 71 yrs old male. I get frequent attack of Vertigo. Sometime I have to take injection of Onendam followed by Vertin 16. I am also suffering from spondylitis. Is there any other treatment for Vertigo and Spondylitis.
Ans: Hi,
Yes, there are a set of exercises that help both. Please visit a nearby physio clinic and get a customized exercise chart.
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Yes, there are a set of exercises that help both. Please visit a nearby physio clinic and get a customized exercise chart.
Answered on Feb 17, 2024
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Hi ,I have pain near middle joints of fingers when I press them this is happening in 2 to 4 fingers ,when i stretch the fingers pain subsides generally it's more in morning when I woke up and press ,also joints of affected fingers that connect to wrist (palm side) , there is slight when I press of what could be reason ,there is no pain if press all fingers upper joint
Ans: Hi,
Please show an orthopedic, it could be a nerve related issue from the cervical spine. It’s best to get the scans and diagnose it well
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Please show an orthopedic, it could be a nerve related issue from the cervical spine. It’s best to get the scans and diagnose it well
Answered on Feb 17, 2024
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Answered on Feb 17, 2024
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Answered on Feb 17, 2024
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I have rectum prolaps since birth. Surgeon has said that a major surgery may be needed so avoid it.
Last 2 years i am also having slight problem of motion control.
Also have L5S1 slip disc but in control.
Which doctor at which city to meet for motion control and rectal prolapse.
I am in nashik city.
Ans: Hi,
We don’t have any recommendations in Nashik
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We don’t have any recommendations in Nashik
Answered on Feb 12, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Feb 11, 2024Hindi
Listen I have pain in shoulders and neck with stiffness. Doctor said it is due to degeneration and connected to nerves running from behind ears. He said not to massage neck and shoulder. Why is it so?
Ans: Please listen to your doctor. A massage must have aggrevated the tightness and it’s best to allow it to relax
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Answered on Feb 08, 2024
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Answered on Feb 08, 2024
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I am 53 years old Has Gall bladder removed due to Stone on 14th August 2012 since then have developed Resistance to Maida and have high acidity if I eat Bread, Cake , Pizza .... Even if i Take a PAN D, Had my first Instestine block on 27th Dec 2017 and was Hospitalized with NBM and a Tube put thru my Nose , now it happened again on 13Th November 2023 & had to go thru the same procedure with Hospitalization of 4 days , I have now created a Phobia and avoid eating and starve and if I eat I take Cremafin in the night twice a week. My weight is 103Kg and Height is 5.8ft.What lifestyle changes should I make with this age and in future??What Precaution and Treatment Should I take to avoid this painful experience again??Thanks Dr
Ans: Hi,
It’s good that you are aware of your triggers and all you have to do is stay away from the triggers and hve only the food that helps your health
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It’s good that you are aware of your triggers and all you have to do is stay away from the triggers and hve only the food that helps your health
Answered on Feb 08, 2024
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i am suffering from neck pain & frozen shoulders, please advice for some suitable exercises n way to reduce my belly fat
Ans: Hi,
Please get you xray and identify the degree of frozen shoulder and neck issue and visit a nearby physio. Exercises have to be customized to the level of the condition.
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Please get you xray and identify the degree of frozen shoulder and neck issue and visit a nearby physio. Exercises have to be customized to the level of the condition.
Answered on Feb 06, 2024
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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 18, 2024Hindi
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My wife age 33 is facing problem for huge hair loss, even some time her head surface visible between hair.. she is feeling very embarrassed & low confident due to this problem. Please suggest if we should go to homeopathic or allopathic Dr.
Ans: Please visit a dermatologist and get her tests done
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Answered on Jan 18, 2024
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Answered on Jan 18, 2024
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Answered on Jan 18, 2024
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MY AGE IS 37 AND AGE IS 88, HEIGHT IS 5.5" I AM NON-DIABETIC........I HAVE REALISED I AM BECOMING FATTY AFTER POST COVID MY BODY BECOME FATTY AND THE BELLY CAME OUT AND THE BODY BECAME PEAR SHAPE - KINDLY GIVE YOUR SUGGESTION FOR BECOME TO NORMAL OR TO REDUCE AT LEAST 20 KGS FAT FROM FROM BELLY AREA AND BODY FAT...... THANKS
Ans: Please eat more fibre and try and sweat as much as possible while working out
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Answered on Jan 18, 2024
Asked by Anonymous - Oct 31, 2023Hindi
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Hello sir, my age is 38. I am doing exercise like Yoga and walking from many year. Recently I joined Gym as I am not getting time in morning. In first month of Gym I have started with Cardio and light weight exercise. After one month of Gym I started single muscle training as per trainer. But after some days when I lift some weight sudden headache started. After few time it disappear. After few days I went to doctor with this problem he prescribe some Calcium and Vit D3. But exact cause is not known. Doctor advice me to do only cardio for few days. I want to know from you that what are the possible reason for this headache. Should I do only cardio for future. I am on blood pressure medicine but my BP is under control. Please advice.
Ans: Your sinuses must be blocked. Try and get that solved for the headache.
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Answered on Jan 18, 2024
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Answered on Jan 18, 2024
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DR I AM SUFFERING LOW BACK PAIN FOR THE LAST ONE YEAR, DONE AN MRI VISITED ORTHO DR AND NEURO DR, RESULT OF MRI OK, WHEREAS I AM HAVING BURNING SENSATION PRICKING LIKE SENSATION IN THE BOTH SIDE OF LOWER BACK, KINDLY ADVISE
Ans: Please get your scans done again and get your blood sugar checked. Burning and pricking is most likely a nerve impingement
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Answered on Jan 18, 2024
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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 01, 2023Hindi
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Answered on Oct 25, 2023
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When I walk more than 2 km or stand for long time (more than 1 hour) My both heels will get swell and also get pain in side thighs and back pain too. I use insoles too with my sports shoes during walk. I am 39 year Old male 5 feet 8 inches tall weighing around 94kg. Please help me.
Ans: Hi,
Swelling is absolutely not normal. Please don’t wait for too long and show a nearby ortho and get this examined well
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Swelling is absolutely not normal. Please don’t wait for too long and show a nearby ortho and get this examined well
Answered on Oct 25, 2023
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I want to reduce my belly. I at times eat outside food when am stressed out. I have less exercise habit as I have scoliosis, I cannot do hard gym exercises.
Can some one guide me on my diet and what exercise I can do to reduce my belly fat quickly.
My height is 178 cms
Weight is 85 kg.. most of the contribution is from my belly I suppose :)
Ans: Hi,
Try an eat more fibre rich food whenever you eat outside too. This small changes will help
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Try an eat more fibre rich food whenever you eat outside too. This small changes will help
Answered on Oct 25, 2023
Asked by Anonymous - Oct 07, 2023Hindi
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Hi, I am 39 Years old and I have Tennis Elbow on my right hand, I want to do some exercises that need my hands to bear my body weight, and doing them increases pain on my right elbow. It has been like this for past 3 to 4 years, the pain goes down when I don't exercise and comes back when I do, kindly suggest me for its permanent solution.
Ans: Tennis elbow usually happens because of overuse. Giving the hand the rest it needs and time to heal is the best solution. You can also visit a nearby Physio who can gradually help you go back to your activities
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Answered on Oct 25, 2023
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Hi Rebecca, I am 41 year old male. Whenever i keep my legs still for some time - like in a movie hall or sit in same position, within 10 minutes tingling sensation (it goes to sleep as they say), what is it?
also i feel i am having loose muscles, cant lift much weight as compared to 3-4 years ago. Is this normal ?
Ans: Hi, please visit an orthopedic and get an X-ray for the low back to understand if there is any degenerative issue. It’s better to get it checked since it’s a frequent problem
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Answered on Oct 25, 2023
Asked by Anonymous - Aug 04, 2023Hindi
Listen Hi! I am 53 year old male suffering from tennis elbow in right hand for last 3 months. I have developed this pain while playing table tennis. Please advise if there is any remedy for it.
Ans: Hi,
Tennis elbow usually happens because of overuse. Rest until the pain heals. Also you might need a few physio sessions followed by exercises so please visit a nearby physio clinic
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Tennis elbow usually happens because of overuse. Rest until the pain heals. Also you might need a few physio sessions followed by exercises so please visit a nearby physio clinic
Answered on Sep 29, 2023
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Hi, As advised by you i have shown to neurologist, and he has prescribed ETILAM PRO 40 after CT brain plain and EEG analysis. I am taking this from 12th august but seems the symptoms still exists... kindly suggest if this is ok ... or any other suggestion and advice from the rediff gurus.
Ans: Hi,
Show the neurologist again and get it checked so they can change the medicine. Not every medication suits everyone
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Show the neurologist again and get it checked so they can change the medicine. Not every medication suits everyone
Answered on Sep 29, 2023
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Hi Pinto
My self Hari Krishna, Iam suffering with pain in nerves and fatigues in hole day. this is suffering from last 1 or 1 1/2 years. My daily routine as follows I woke up at around 6AM in the morning and extending some helping hand to my home minister in her regular work other than kitchen, from 7AM to 7:30AM some Physical Exercise than make it myself ready for office. from 9AM to 7PM office where the complete day sitting on chair as iam working as an accountant in a manufacturing company. After reaching home at around 8PM after 1/2hr i use to go a 30-40mins walking at around 9:30 i shall take my dinner than at around 11PM went to bed if come to food habits morning breakfast south indian tiffens or chapati or poha and at mid day meal is rice and evening snack and dinner chapati/rice as per availability. please suggest what and how to handle this situation and over come the pains in nerves and fatigues thanks
Ans: You need to start eating nonveg. And start a vit b capsule. Also make sure you check your vit d levels
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Answered on Sep 29, 2023
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Hi Doctor, i am 41 years ( F). ..i have right shoulder adhesive capsulitis from May 2023. Till now it has not improved significantly, despite of continuous physiotheraphy..plus last 2 months i have started sidha treatments also. Now i stopped physio and started similar thokkanam treatment using herbal oils....pain has reduced but hand is still having the limitation..cant lift up to 90 deg. How long this will take to recover ?
Ans: It usually doesn’t take to long to recover. Please go to a good physio centre and get treated. Also make sure you do not stress and trigger the shoulder after therapy hours
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Answered on Sep 29, 2023
Asked by Anonymous - Sep 26, 2023Hindi
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Answered on Sep 26, 2023
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I am suffering from slight effect of Parkinson...as a result my right hand is not working properly....
Is this position will improve or it will remain life long.
I am already taking medicine for that but improvement is not there.
I am 68 years old.
Ans: If you take physiotherapy religious it can improve but if you don’t take care of it then it won’t
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Answered on Sep 26, 2023
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Dear Dr. I am 52 years. Height 175. Weight 75 kgs. I am a casual walker. I use to walk at random interavals. Now for the past 6 months I use to walk for 40-50mts a day and for 4 to 5 days in a week. Since my marriage at 30 years, I am feeling very painful while going to sleep and while getting up at 6.30 am or so. My whole body is paining. I even have severe low back pain. But during sleep and after getting up from bed, the pain gradually reduces or I am able to manage the same. This is going on for a long period. Pl. advice.
P Saravanan
Ans: Hi,
Please get your vit D and B12 levels checked
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Please get your vit D and B12 levels checked
Answered on Sep 24, 2023
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Answered on Sep 24, 2023
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Dear Team, My left leg in thinner than right leg and am unable to perfect walk and disc un size. Please help
Ans: Hi Peesay,
Working out on both leg muscles will resolve this but before that get the length of the leg checked too. It’s best to go to a nearby physio clinic for a proper evaluation
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Working out on both leg muscles will resolve this but before that get the length of the leg checked too. It’s best to go to a nearby physio clinic for a proper evaluation
Answered on Sep 24, 2023
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Myself 5ft 11 inch height 45years 107kg weight having knee pain since one month, please share permanent soltion to resolve this
Ans: Hi Santosh,
The only permanent solution to a knee pain is doing knee exercises everyday. You can start with strengthening exercises for quadriceps and hamstrings muscle
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The only permanent solution to a knee pain is doing knee exercises everyday. You can start with strengthening exercises for quadriceps and hamstrings muscle
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Answered on Sep 24, 2023
Asked by Anonymous - Aug 07, 2023Hindi
Listen I am 41 years old. I get jerking sensetion in shoulder area while sleeping. Due to this jerking my sleep gets disturbed. I always wake up very early morning. I consulted with many doctors but no relief get.Please advise for treatment
Ans: Hi,
Jerking while sleeping is considered normal but if it still bothers you, you can show a psychiatrist for the same
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Jerking while sleeping is considered normal but if it still bothers you, you can show a psychiatrist for the same
Answered on Sep 12, 2023
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my 84 yrs father suffered hemorrhage on 25th aug 23 after discharge from hosp. most of the time he is closing his eye some time opening and responding to questions how long time required to recover
Ans: Hi Prabhash,
This depends on the area where the hemorrhage has happened and how quickly the treatment was provided. Your consulting neurologist is the best person right now to tell you how long will it take to recover
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This depends on the area where the hemorrhage has happened and how quickly the treatment was provided. Your consulting neurologist is the best person right now to tell you how long will it take to recover
Answered on Sep 03, 2023
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For the past 3-4 days, I am feeling stiffness in my back in the early morning while lying on bed. But it becomes ok as the day progresses. What can I do to get relief?
Ans: Hi Priyabrataa,
Chances are that the surface you sleep on is causing the pain. Change your place of sleeping for 4-6 days and see the difference and get a comfortable surface to sleep on
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Chances are that the surface you sleep on is causing the pain. Change your place of sleeping for 4-6 days and see the difference and get a comfortable surface to sleep on
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