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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Neck With History Of Broken Disc
In 2008 I fell off a wall and broke c-5 and c-6 in my neck yesterday I woke to my neck swollen and very painful I tried ice pack 15 mins on then heat pad 15 mins and 600 mg ibuprophen today the swelling continues and the pain is worse should I go to the emergency room? I have Medicaid coverage. I am male 57 y.o. Otherwise in good health. My b.p. 184 sys 96dia heart rate80 bpm. I am experiencing tingling and some numbness in left arm and hand
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
Hi
U might be having acute disc prolapse with nerve compression
If d pain is worse u shud consult and get an MRI done
Till then take analgesics. .rest n use a cevical collar.. local hot fomentation
Have a good day
Take care
U might be having acute disc prolapse with nerve compression
If d pain is worse u shud consult and get an MRI done
Till then take analgesics. .rest n use a cevical collar.. local hot fomentation
Have a good day
Take care
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