Brief Answer:
You have
CERVICAL DISC DISEASE.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
Your description and symptomatology are due to cervical disc disease along with
radiculopathy, which implies a
disc protrusion causing pressure over the nerve root producing typical
radiating pain into different areas as well as tingling and numbness.
Your symptom of losing balance is termed as vertigo, which is commonly seen in
cervical spine problems and is associated with movements of the neck - CERVICAL VERTIGO. This condition can be effectively treated with Antihistamine preparations.
Regarding your cervical disc problem, the initial management is always by conservative (non surgical) management as follows -
Soft Collar: Soft collar allow the muscles of the neck to rest and limit neck motion. This can help decrease pinching of nerve roots with movement. Soft collars should only be worn for
short periods of time, because long-term wear can decrease the strength of neck muscles.
Medicines: Analgesic are needed in the acute phase. Muscle relaxants are essential for relieving muscle spasms once the acute pain subsides. Neurotropic vitamins like METHYLCOBALAMINE (activated Vit B12) or PREGABALIN will help in alleviating the
neuropathic pain.
Cervical traction: may enlarge the disc space, permitting the prolapse to subside. Intermittent cervical traction for not more than 30 minutes at a time.
Physiotherapy: Once the acute phase of pain has subsided, Isometric strengthening exercises of the paravertebral muscles are started. Improving neck strength and flexibility with simple exercises may lessen discomfort and pain. Moist heat can be useful
Epidural steroids: are useful for patients with severe radicular pains in the limbs. Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory preparation and so its injections in the "epidural space" can decrease swelling as well as pain.
If you don't find any symptom relief or if your symptoms are worsening despite the above measures, then surgery might be indicated.
Hope I have addressed your query. Happy to guide you further
Regards
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