Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Stiff Neck
i have stiff neck, maybe from my degenerative discs,.... but most of the joints on my joints on my left side are hurting. Both wrists hurt and ankle joints , toe joints are stiff and the lefts, second toe hurts more than the other toes. the left side by my heart is painful when i lay down. earlier noticed that I couldn t get a deep breath and still feel that way. thank you for taking my question
Fri, 15 Sep 2017
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns
With such presentations in my clinic, I would first rule out Ankylosing spondylitis as It may cause generalized stiffness and limited chest expansion.
Ankylosing spondylitis could be diagnosed by doing the following:
-HLA B27
- x- RAY PELVIS TO SEARCH FOR SACROILEITIS
- MEASURING CHEST EPANSION.
-X ray and MRI for cervical spine
With such presentations in my clinic, I would first rule out Ankylosing spondylitis as It may cause generalized stiffness and limited chest expansion.
Ankylosing spondylitis could be diagnosed by doing the following:
-HLA B27
- x- RAY PELVIS TO SEARCH FOR SACROILEITIS
- MEASURING CHEST EPANSION.
-X ray and MRI for cervical spine
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....