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What Causes Discomfort In The Neck Suddenly At Old Age?
Yes, I had imaging a week ago, my doctor nurse called today and said there was some blockage and would discuss on my next visit, 2 months from now. I feel this is to far. I am having feeling in the left side of my neck every few days, sometimes more than once a day. What shall I do? Thank you June Dugger age 69 now.
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
Hello June Dugger,
Welcome to HCM and thank you for your query.
The commonest cause for discomfort in the neck in people of your age is Cervical Spondylosis. It is a condition of wear and tear affecting the spinal disks in your neck. As the disks dehydrate and shrink, bone spurs and other signs of osteoarthritis develop.
Sometimes, cervical spondylosis results in a narrowing of the space needed by the spinal cord and the nerve roots that originate at the spinal cord and pass through the spine to the rest of your body. If the spinal cord or nerve roots become pinched, you may experience tingling, numbness and weakness in your arms and hands.
Till you see the doctor, you can get some relief with OTC muscle relaxants and anti inflammatory medicines.
Use only a thin pillow or avoid a pillow.
Exercise to strengthen your neck muscles.
Application of heat with a hot water bottle or heating pad may also help.
I am available if you have further queries.
Dr. Noble Zachariah
Welcome to HCM and thank you for your query.
The commonest cause for discomfort in the neck in people of your age is Cervical Spondylosis. It is a condition of wear and tear affecting the spinal disks in your neck. As the disks dehydrate and shrink, bone spurs and other signs of osteoarthritis develop.
Sometimes, cervical spondylosis results in a narrowing of the space needed by the spinal cord and the nerve roots that originate at the spinal cord and pass through the spine to the rest of your body. If the spinal cord or nerve roots become pinched, you may experience tingling, numbness and weakness in your arms and hands.
Till you see the doctor, you can get some relief with OTC muscle relaxants and anti inflammatory medicines.
Use only a thin pillow or avoid a pillow.
Exercise to strengthen your neck muscles.
Application of heat with a hot water bottle or heating pad may also help.
I am available if you have further queries.
Dr. Noble Zachariah
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