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Neck Pain, Not Able To Sleep, Reduced Diet. Is It Spondylosis?
Question: My mother has severe neck pain. She is not able to sleep properly and also her diet is reduced I am not sure if it is Spondylosis.
She has same issue 3 years back but was fine after some medication for 4 Month
She has same issue 3 years back but was fine after some medication for 4 Month
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Severe neck pain at her age can be due to degenerative changes in the cervical spine leading to cervical spondylosis.
X-ray of neck in lateral view or MRI will help in the diagnosis.
Thyroid hormone fluctuations are not likely to cause such a neck pain.
Treatment includes
1. Use of cervical collar helps in immobilisation and brings relief.
2. Medical drugs like pain killers - acetaminophen/ibuprofen and muscle relaxants might be helpful.
3. Methylcobalamin supplements are also recommended for nerve compression symptoms.
4. Cervical isometric exercises are beneficial to maintain the strength of the neck muscles. Neck and upper back stretching exercises, as well as light aerobic activities, also are recommended under the guidance of a physical therapist.
5. Hot fomentation helps in relieving acute symptoms.
6. She can avoid using a pillow.
As she tries these measures, I also encourage her to consult an orthopedician for both evaluation and to avail stronger prescription medications (if over the counter medications are not helpful).
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.
Severe neck pain at her age can be due to degenerative changes in the cervical spine leading to cervical spondylosis.
X-ray of neck in lateral view or MRI will help in the diagnosis.
Thyroid hormone fluctuations are not likely to cause such a neck pain.
Treatment includes
1. Use of cervical collar helps in immobilisation and brings relief.
2. Medical drugs like pain killers - acetaminophen/ibuprofen and muscle relaxants might be helpful.
3. Methylcobalamin supplements are also recommended for nerve compression symptoms.
4. Cervical isometric exercises are beneficial to maintain the strength of the neck muscles. Neck and upper back stretching exercises, as well as light aerobic activities, also are recommended under the guidance of a physical therapist.
5. Hot fomentation helps in relieving acute symptoms.
6. She can avoid using a pillow.
As she tries these measures, I also encourage her to consult an orthopedician for both evaluation and to avail stronger prescription medications (if over the counter medications are not helpful).
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.
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