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Suggest Treatment For Neck Weakness

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Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015
Question: My 23 year old son has a problem with neck weakness. He says he feels like he can't hold his head up sometimes. Often enough for it to be problematic. Please help!
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
MRI cervical spine will help in diagnosis. If required EMG-NCV study

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have read your query,

Due to compression of cervical nerve root there can be weakness and pain in neck.
MRI cervical spine will help in diagnosis. If required EMG-NCV study can be done.

Weakness at so early are of 23 yrs is alarming. Possibility of any congenital anomaly can be considered after clinical examination and investigation.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like Gabapentin can be started consulting your doctor.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Neck Weakness

Brief Answer: MRI cervical spine will help in diagnosis. If required EMG-NCV study Detailed Answer: Hello, I have read your query, Due to compression of cervical nerve root there can be weakness and pain in neck. MRI cervical spine will help in diagnosis. If required EMG-NCV study can be done. Weakness at so early are of 23 yrs is alarming. Possibility of any congenital anomaly can be considered after clinical examination and investigation. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication like Gabapentin can be started consulting your doctor. Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.