Physical stress may cause fracture

Q I am 58 years old and go for walking regularly. However, for some time now, my foot has been paining a lot.

When I consulted the doctors, they informed me that the pain is due to stress fracture and that I must take rest.

Please advise if I should go for some other treatment. Vishal Raju

A

Stress fracture is an overuse injury when the muscles become fatigued and are unable to absorb added shock. This happens due to increased physical stress.

Rest is the best option and it will allow the body to heal.

Dr Ramana Reddy

Senior orthopedic and joint replacement surgeon

Q

I have started losing hair, after I shifted to Hyderabad. Is it because of the water change? Aparna

A

This is a common complaint of the patients. Hair loss due to shifting to another city or water change is a myth.

Water cannot cause hair loss, it can only make the hair rough and brittle.

The causes of hair loss in women is mainly due to nutritional deficiency of iron, vitamins and proteins. Most women have low iron stores even though their HB is normal.

The other reason of losing hair is hormone imbalance. Bacterial and fungal infections, or skin diseases of scalp can also cause hair lose.

Dr P. L. Chandravathi

Sr. consultant dermatologist