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Suggest Treatment For Cervical Spondylosis

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Posted on Fri, 7 Apr 2017
Question: i have been having some pain on the top of my back with a sort of pince and needles / electric feeling going down my right arm. I went to do an MRI today and i just wanted to have a second opinion.
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cervical spondylosis and disc

Detailed Answer:
Hi there

Thanks for the query

You seem to be having Cervical spondylosis which is a degenerative condition of the spine in the back of the neck. This can cause compression of the nerves travelling to the hands from the neck. This has occurred due to mild disc prolapse. It does not require surgery at the moment.

This is why you are experiencing pins and needles sensation.

Avoid bending neck forward or lifting weights. Avoid using thick pillow. Apply hot packs to the affected region. Perform neck extension exercises. The following are prescription drugs which you can take to give you good relief. Tablet Diclofenac with Thicolchicoside combination twice a day after meals and Tablet Rabeprazole twice a day before meals for 5 days.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (32 minutes later)
thanks for your comprehensive answer. is there a way of reversing / correcting this problem?
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Limitation

Detailed Answer:
Since it is a chronic degenerative problem, it cannot be reversed but the problem can be limited from further progression by the methods detailed earlier.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Suggest Treatment For Cervical Spondylosis

Brief Answer: Cervical spondylosis and disc Detailed Answer: Hi there Thanks for the query You seem to be having Cervical spondylosis which is a degenerative condition of the spine in the back of the neck. This can cause compression of the nerves travelling to the hands from the neck. This has occurred due to mild disc prolapse. It does not require surgery at the moment. This is why you are experiencing pins and needles sensation. Avoid bending neck forward or lifting weights. Avoid using thick pillow. Apply hot packs to the affected region. Perform neck extension exercises. The following are prescription drugs which you can take to give you good relief. Tablet Diclofenac with Thicolchicoside combination twice a day after meals and Tablet Rabeprazole twice a day before meals for 5 days. I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. Regards, Dr. Aashish Raghu