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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Cervical Radiculopathy

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Posted on Tue, 6 Jun 2017
Question: my mother has been feeling pain in her left hand while moving her neck to left side. The pain increases when she tries to move her head/neck a bit . Pls suggest remedy for it.
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Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of cervical radiculopathy

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query in HealthcareMagic,

From he description that you have provided, your mother seems to have symptoms pertaining to cervical radiculopathy.
I would suggest you to do the following:

- Consult with an orthopedician in your local area and get done some basic investigations to look for the exact site and cause of cervical radiculopathy.

- Limit any form of strenuous activities like lifting heavy weights, sleeping in bad postures etc.

- Discuss with a physiotherapist about possible exercise techniques which will help in reducing the symptoms.

- Also can consider ice or heat application over the area of neck.

I hope this helps,

Please feel free to discuss further or else kindly close the query and share your positive feedback.

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Cervical Radiculopathy

Brief Answer: Possibility of cervical radiculopathy Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query in HealthcareMagic, From he description that you have provided, your mother seems to have symptoms pertaining to cervical radiculopathy. I would suggest you to do the following: - Consult with an orthopedician in your local area and get done some basic investigations to look for the exact site and cause of cervical radiculopathy. - Limit any form of strenuous activities like lifting heavy weights, sleeping in bad postures etc. - Discuss with a physiotherapist about possible exercise techniques which will help in reducing the symptoms. - Also can consider ice or heat application over the area of neck. I hope this helps, Please feel free to discuss further or else kindly close the query and share your positive feedback. Regards