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Annular Disc Bulge, Tinnitus, Blurred Vision, Sensation Loss. Is There An Injection To Strengthen Spine?
Question: Dear Sirs,
I have annualar disc bulge at c5-c6 and i had some symptoms like tinnitus,blurring of vision,mild sensation loss and others.I had taken three weeks of treatment and most of my symptoms have come down except tinnitus.Can you please tell me is there any injection which i need to take to strengthen my spine or which can work towards this tinnitus.
I have annualar disc bulge at c5-c6 and i had some symptoms like tinnitus,blurring of vision,mild sensation loss and others.I had taken three weeks of treatment and most of my symptoms have come down except tinnitus.Can you please tell me is there any injection which i need to take to strengthen my spine or which can work towards this tinnitus.
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Tinnitus and vertigo are commonly associated with disc bulge at cervical spine level. Usually, drugs like betahistine or cinnarizine do help in controlling the symptoms in 2-4 weeks.
If tinnitus is persistent after taking adequate treatment, then other causes of tinnitus also need to be ruled out which need to be confirmed by an ENT specialist. You would need a detailed evaluation and treatment will depend upon the identified cause.
Till then avoid caffeine and smoking.
You can also add Zinc and Ginkgo Biloba supplements to your diet for relief.
For your annular disc bulge symptoms, steroid injections may be helpful in reducing the persistent problems.
Other treatment options are-
1.) Wearing a neck brace
2.) Physical Therapy
3.) Traction
4.) Surgical Correction.
You can decide the best option after a discussion with your orthopedician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
Tinnitus and vertigo are commonly associated with disc bulge at cervical spine level. Usually, drugs like betahistine or cinnarizine do help in controlling the symptoms in 2-4 weeks.
If tinnitus is persistent after taking adequate treatment, then other causes of tinnitus also need to be ruled out which need to be confirmed by an ENT specialist. You would need a detailed evaluation and treatment will depend upon the identified cause.
Till then avoid caffeine and smoking.
You can also add Zinc and Ginkgo Biloba supplements to your diet for relief.
For your annular disc bulge symptoms, steroid injections may be helpful in reducing the persistent problems.
Other treatment options are-
1.) Wearing a neck brace
2.) Physical Therapy
3.) Traction
4.) Surgical Correction.
You can decide the best option after a discussion with your orthopedician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
Sir i have done a detailed evaluatiion with ENT specialist also.There is no hearing loss or any other allied symptom with respect to ears.
Even my tinnitus volume has come down but still persistent.
Just tell me sir whether anyother possibility of solution except surgery.
Even my tinnitus volume has come down but still persistent.
Just tell me sir whether anyother possibility of solution except surgery.
Hello,
Thanks for writing again.
For treatment of tinnitus due to an annular disc bulge, surgery is the last option we would consider.
The main treatment is drug therapy, physiotherapy, cervical isometric exercises and improvising the body posture.
The following lifestyle measures will help as minor lifestyle changes will help in controlling the further progression of disease.
a. Avoid using a pillow.
b. Vitamin D deficiency can aggravate the condition. Get your vitamin D levels estimated and if they are less, then you may need vitamin D supplement sachets. Basic balanced nutrition and exercises are a must for a trouble free life.
c. Posture modifications can be adopted by speaking to an orthopaedician and physiotherapist in person can help you continue your day to day activities.
d. Apply heat or cold packs regularly.
e. Take a hot shower every day.
f. See a physiotherapist and get regular physiotherapy.
g. Stick to your treatment plan and go for regular follow up.
h. Avoid high calorie foods and eat healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and XXXXXXX leafy vegetables.
i. Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight.
If the problem is persistent in spite of all these measures and oral medicines, then steroid injections in cervical spine may be helpful.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Regards.
Thanks for writing again.
For treatment of tinnitus due to an annular disc bulge, surgery is the last option we would consider.
The main treatment is drug therapy, physiotherapy, cervical isometric exercises and improvising the body posture.
The following lifestyle measures will help as minor lifestyle changes will help in controlling the further progression of disease.
a. Avoid using a pillow.
b. Vitamin D deficiency can aggravate the condition. Get your vitamin D levels estimated and if they are less, then you may need vitamin D supplement sachets. Basic balanced nutrition and exercises are a must for a trouble free life.
c. Posture modifications can be adopted by speaking to an orthopaedician and physiotherapist in person can help you continue your day to day activities.
d. Apply heat or cold packs regularly.
e. Take a hot shower every day.
f. See a physiotherapist and get regular physiotherapy.
g. Stick to your treatment plan and go for regular follow up.
h. Avoid high calorie foods and eat healthy nutritious balanced diet which should include fresh fruits and XXXXXXX leafy vegetables.
i. Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight.
If the problem is persistent in spite of all these measures and oral medicines, then steroid injections in cervical spine may be helpful.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
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