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What Causes Numbness On Right Side Of Back Of Head?

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Posted on Thu, 5 Mar 2015
Question: My name is XXXXXXX XXXXXXX I am 30 years old. I am housewife. I have loss of cervical lordosis in paraspinal muscle spasm. Back right side of my head gets numb when I get up from sleep and it pains too, my back neck pains continuously and pain continues till shoulders and hands. I can't bend my neck down completely. Disturbed sleep, tired the whole day.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case .
There is possibility of cervical spine muscle spasm.Due to spasm there may be loss of lordosis.
For these symptoms analgesic with muscle relaxant and neurotropic medication 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 quick relief.
Gradually neck exercises can be started after relief.

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Contact me after test results for b12 and Vit D supplements.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.
Nerve compression can lead to numbness and radicular pain in hand.

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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What Causes Numbness On Right Side Of Back Of Head?

Brief Answer: I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case . There is possibility of cervical spine muscle spasm.Due to spasm there may be loss of lordosis. For these symptoms analgesic with muscle relaxant and neurotropic medication 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 quick relief. Gradually neck exercises can be started after relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Contact me after test results for b12 and Vit D supplements. I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis. Nerve compression can lead to numbness and radicular pain in hand. 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.