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Posted on Wed, 24 Aug 2016
Question: Hi, i had been having some neck pains which i got tested and turns out, the doctor said my neck bone, which is supposed to be curved, as become straight causing pain. what can i do right now to alleviate the pain
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Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
needs further evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
How was your day?

Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.

I generally see many cases like this at my clinic.I give them a splint,rest,analgesics,anti-inflammatory tablets and ice pack till the swelling reduces to some extent. Then i get an xray and if necessary an mri done to find out the exact reason.
In your case,there are 3 possibilities-
POSSIBILITY 1. SOFT TISSUE INFLAMMATION- there may be no bony involvement,only the soft tissues around the back might be inflammed that may be causing the pain

POSSIBILITY 2. NEUROPATHY- there may be a partial or complete swelling of the nerves in that region that may be the root cause of such kind of pain.

POSSIBILITY 3. DISC PROLAPSE-there may be a compressed a nerve in the region somewhere that might be causing radiating pain in those regions.Possibility of a disc prolapse should be kept in mind.

I suggest you get an Xray as well as an MRI and a detailed blood profile investigations done to find out the exact cause.
Physiotherapy,analgesics,anti-inflammatory drugs should help.


But i assure one thing, even if it is either of the above 3 possibilities,all have a good prognosis
Do get back to me after ur reports are ready.     

You should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about, as long as i am there to help you.     
I hope your question has been answered.
Feel free to consult me anytime for follow-up queries. Take care,God bless.
Wish you a healthy life : )
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.

Kind Regards..
Dr Mahaveer Patil,
Consulting Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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Follow up: Dr. Mahaveer Patil (21 minutes later)
there is no swelling at all. i have an xray already done. ill send it across
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Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
query answered

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back

i mean to say the swelling around the muscles and soft tissues inside.

well an xray will just show the bones.
an mri will show all the nerves,discs,muscles and everything for that matter.
it will help you a proper diagnosis so that it can be cured completely.

I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion. Wish you a good health.Have a great day : )
Take care,God bless.      
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Suggest Treatment For Military Neck

Brief Answer: needs further evaluation Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. How was your day? Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern. I generally see many cases like this at my clinic.I give them a splint,rest,analgesics,anti-inflammatory tablets and ice pack till the swelling reduces to some extent. Then i get an xray and if necessary an mri done to find out the exact reason. In your case,there are 3 possibilities- POSSIBILITY 1. SOFT TISSUE INFLAMMATION- there may be no bony involvement,only the soft tissues around the back might be inflammed that may be causing the pain POSSIBILITY 2. NEUROPATHY- there may be a partial or complete swelling of the nerves in that region that may be the root cause of such kind of pain. POSSIBILITY 3. DISC PROLAPSE-there may be a compressed a nerve in the region somewhere that might be causing radiating pain in those regions.Possibility of a disc prolapse should be kept in mind. I suggest you get an Xray as well as an MRI and a detailed blood profile investigations done to find out the exact cause. Physiotherapy,analgesics,anti-inflammatory drugs should help. But i assure one thing, even if it is either of the above 3 possibilities,all have a good prognosis Do get back to me after ur reports are ready. You should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about, as long as i am there to help you. I hope your question has been answered. Feel free to consult me anytime for follow-up queries. Take care,God bless. Wish you a healthy life : ) If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion. Kind Regards.. Dr Mahaveer Patil, Consulting Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon - If you were satisfied and happy with my answer ,PLEASE RATE THIS ANSWER AND LEAVE YOUR SINCERE FEEDBACK .