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What Causes Fluid In The Ribs And Knots On The Spine Between #6 And #7?
my daughter just had an appointment with a theraputic massage therapist because she is experiencing severe pain in her upper back, neck and right arm. The therapist told her she also had fluid in the ribs and knots on the spine between #6 and #7. Any ideas what could be going on?
Fri, 20 Dec 2019
Hello,
I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your daughter's symptoms are suggestive of a possible bulging intervertebral disc bulging, which is causing a pinched nerve root and irradiating nerve pain in the arm.
For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and a cervical spine MRI study.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your daughter's symptoms are suggestive of a possible bulging intervertebral disc bulging, which is causing a pinched nerve root and irradiating nerve pain in the arm.
For this reason, I recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and a cervical spine MRI study.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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