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Hot Fomentation

Applying hot water with the help of a cloth, sponge, or rubber bag on any part of the body is called hot fomentation. The heat from the hot water helps in improving the blood circulation in the area of its application, which makes the muscles in that area relax and soothe.

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I fell on my back and my left side is hurting, with certain positions causing stiff and intense pain. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I fell on my back and injured it. My left side is hurting, and while I can move, walk, and perform activities, certain positions lead to stiff and intense pain in the muscles. Please help. Thank you   Read Full »


Shwetanjali Gandhe

Answer: Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us on icliniq.com. To reduce the discomfort, I would suggest you apply hot fomentation to the affected area. Also, try to avoid putting strain on that region for some time. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have more questions or need further assis...  Read Full »

How to fix sharp pain in my left foot?

Query: Hello doctor,I have recently taken up running. At the very end of my run four days ago, when I had stopped running and walking home, I started experiencing very sharp pain on the outside edge of my left foot. The pain was not in my ankle or the top of my foot, just the very outside on the edge of my...  Read Full »


Jay Indravadan Patel

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think firstly you should give some rest to the joint. Wait for three days for the inflammation to subside. You may have developed a sprain. In these three days, use a crepe bandage and do hot water fomentation. After three days, see if the pain has come down. I...  Read Full »

What causes a lump at the back of my neck?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a sore shoulder and neck. In the back of my neck, I feel a lump. I can feel it when I bend my neck forward and on my left side. I also get some burning sensation in my neck. Please help.  Read Full »


Zubair Mohammad

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you described as a lump is C7 vertebrae. It is normally more visible than other vertebrae. It is appearing for you as a lump either because you are overweight or you have forward head posture or both. For burning sensation, pain and sore shoulders apply ice pack...  Read Full »

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