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What Should I Expect On MRI Done For Neck Pain?

Hello, I'm about to get me cervical spine MRI results with a neurologist, and would like to know what to expect. The scan was done because of continued episodes of neck pain over the last 6 years - wry neck, and so on. The last such event occured in May of this year, and isn't quite normal yet.
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms.

The most common cause of neck pain is cervical disc disease. In this condition, the discs located between the vertebral bodies in the spine bulges (slips) out, causing compression of the nerves at that level.

MRI is the best technique to evaluate the disc disease. It is a safe method of scanning without any radiation hazard.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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What Should I Expect On MRI Done For Neck Pain?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms. The most common cause of neck pain is cervical disc disease. In this condition, the discs located between the vertebral bodies in the spine bulges (slips) out, causing compression of the nerves at that level. MRI is the best technique to evaluate the disc disease. It is a safe method of scanning without any radiation hazard. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/