Question 1

what is tongkat ali or longjack?

Accepted Answer

Don't use it!: It's a plant from indonesia which has some traditional medical uses such as for malaria. However, it is mainly being used for sexual performance enhancement. And is called natural viagra (sildenafil). Many studies are touted, but none that i would recommend as indicating the product is effective or safe. Some fake versions contain prescription drugs and are dangerous.If you have a problem explore for the caus.

Question 2

what will happen if i stop my longacting beta blocker cold turkey- its used for high heart rate when standing.

Accepted Answer

Rebound : Tachycardia(fast heart rates). Never a good idea to stop abruptly. These medications need to be tapered off over a period of time.

Question 3

my father pain when he walks ,he is also not able to pull his leg easily.he has pain in muscles and after a longwalk he has too much pains in muscles?

Accepted Answer

The most worrisome: cause of extremity/leg pain with walking is peripheral vascular disease. This occurs when the arteries supplying the legs/leg muscles are diseased with plaque obstructions from atherosclerosis...the same disease process that causes heart attacks and strokes. Sometimes similar symptoms can be caused by spinal problems...compression of nerves by spinal stenosis. Only a exam/tests by Doc can diagnose

Question 4

low long willa tendon injury last?

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Depends on the : Tendon and treatment

Question 5

sprained foot, leave banadge on how long?

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Depends: Where is the sprain and what type of bandage is on it.
If it is an ace wrap it should be removed at least daily so you can wrap it under tension to help with support and compression.

Question 6

dislocated kneecap recovery time long?

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6-12weeks: If it was the first time you dislocated you knee cap, then the usual treatment is 3-6 weeks in a knee immobilizer followed by 6 weeks of physical therapy.  I usual put my patients in a patella tracking brace during this six weeks that they wear most of time.  After six weeks they only wear it for sports.  If it is not the first  dislocation then you should really thinking abou having surgery.

Question 7

does a electromyogram (emg) take long?

Accepted Answer

30-60 min: Performance of an EMG may include a physician evaluation taking your history and examining you, followed by explanation of the test, completion of the test, and often includes conveying the results to you along with treatment advice.  Emg is typically performed alongside nerve conduction studies.  A simple one-limb study can take 30-60 minutes.  More extensive workups can be as long as 2 hours.

Question 8

how long till i can jog/run after achillies tendon lenghtening surgery?

Accepted Answer

Ask your surgeon: It is very important to ask your surgeon this question. Using your leg/ankle too soon after surgery could disrupt the repair. If you are still preop, take a friend with you to discuss the risk/benefits of your surgery. If you are after surgery, then call your surgeon for a post operative appointment.

Question 9

recovery from tarsal tunnel release takes about how long?

Accepted Answer

Upto a year: Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a compression neuropathy in which the tibial nerve is compressed as it travels through the tarsal tunnel. Patients  complain of numbness in the foot radiating to the big toe and the first three toes, pain, burning, shooting sensations, and tingling over the base of the foot and the heel. Long standing problem takes longer to recover even up to a year.

Question 10

how long so total knee replacements last?

Accepted Answer

&gt;10 yrs many +20: Depends on many variables but the above statement is i think true.

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My father pain when he walks ,he is also not able to pull his leg easily.he has pain in muscles and after a longwalk he has too much pains in muscles?

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Low long willa tendon injury last?

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Sprained foot, leave banadge on how long?

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Dislocated kneecap recovery time long?

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Does a electromyogram (emg) take long?

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Recovery from tarsal tunnel release takes about how long?

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How long so total knee replacements last?

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