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My father is 68 yrs old his hands have been vibrating and losing sensetional function and unable to hold things cant stand properly very weak muscles please give us right advise for him we have done M.R.I of his cervical spine Dr has said for operation

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In cervical Spondylosis there is compression of the spinal cord. If the compression is severe and symptoms are progressing (worsening day by day), Surgery is done to reduce the pressure on nerves to p ...  Read More

I have done cervical spin laminectomy surgery 8 months back. Here I attached my post surgery MRI report. I have pain in my neck and shoulder while turn my head.

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Which specialist should i consult for cervical compression. Orthopaedic or neurologist?. Can i use collar for cervical compression

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Does nerve compression at spine affect blood circulation to brain and other parts of body?? Can we find nerve compression at spine throughri scan sir ??

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Doesn’t affect circulation Can see on mri ...  Read More

Sensory loss in index and middle finger. Current like sensation on radial side. MRI done- cervical compression at c3c4c5.. will he require surgery or just rest. He is an athlete. Will he ever resume his exercises

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Spine nerve compression. Using LS belt now. Dr. Saying need to do surgery. Without Surgery need the treetment.

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Hello , can u post your MRI report and elaborate what kind of complaints you have ? ...  Read More

I falled from over head tank of water before 3 years so there is compression in lumber of my spine so i can't control my urine, toilet and toes of my both legs so i can't walk without walker. I used physiotherapy for 1 year and accupressure therapy for 3 months but there is no movement in toes. I can't stand without support. I can't move up and dow

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You should have been operated then only this much delay is bad, spine could have undergone myelomyeletic degenerative changes. May even need surgery now but at time lapse recovery can't be assured. D ...  Read More

I have an MRI for my Cervical spine. It says, 1. posterior disc bulge indents the thecal sac without neural compression. 2.Small degenerative anterior osteophytes. 3.Straightening of cervical spine suggestive of paraspinal muscle spasm. What does this mean?

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Hello. It means there are small bone spurs in your cervical spine (neck).They are not compressing any major nerves. in simple terms it means that you have early arthritis (wear and tear) or cervical s ...  Read More

Does nerve compression at spine affect efficiency of blood flow to brain?? Does nerve compression or pinch at spine affect memory?? Does nerve compression or pinch at spine makes us tired ,fatigue all day like fibromyalgia???

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Nerve compression at spine does not affect blood flow to brain or memory. Neither it will cause generalized fatigue . ...  Read More

Cervical spine : PIVD C5-6 with compression of left c6 root,which left arm pain very much.left arm thumb is inactive & also left arm half side inactive. What without surgery treatment is possible ,please suggest me.

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Friend..... you are suffering from compressive myelopathy with sensory dermatomal loss. Some more symptoms are required for prescription as homeopathy takes care of the individual peculiarities more t ...  Read More

I have ear pain consistently and left hand pain, stiffness in the left part of the whole body and very much pain under the left sole from the leg. Attached is the cervical spine report. Thyroid levels tsh is 14 t3 is 1.64 and t4 is 8.03 Hemoglobin is 12 May I know what could be the reason for the pain in the left leg until the sole and unable to f

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Not related to thyroid. Cervical spondylitis?? Need to learn Neck exercises from physiotherapist Do it regularly it slowly resolve. Tab eterocoxib Mr two times a day after food for ten days ...  Read More

I have cervical spine bulge at C4, C5, C6. C4 being the most significant one. Ive seen a spine doc and following conservative treatment since 3 days. Attached my MRI also. Till now i did not notice any major improvement. I kinda demotivated. I dont have lot of pain so no medicine but i have discomfort. I want to know can this be healed with conserv

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I want some answers Since how many days pain is there Neck pain is more r any radiating pain to hands is more Which one started first and when Any weakness in Hand Lifting hand which one pains if ...  Read More

I have been experiencing intermittent pain in the cervical region, along with bilateral shoulder discomfort. At times, the pain radiates down to my hands, accompanied by tingling sensations specifically in the medial two fingers. The symptoms are not constant but occur intermittently. I have noticed some relief with Pregabalin, and occasionally Zer

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Better to get mri cervical spine ...  Read More

I had imbalance and dizziness with popping and cracking sensations in neck i took xray what could be the problem could i have cervical instability

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It's Muscle Spasm ...  Read More

My cervical spine x ray showed a Prominent unilateral costal element of the C7 to left. What does this mean? And also what are the symptoms one is supposed to have with this condition

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I am facing neck pain and stiffness in my hand and legs can't turn my head and back pain and dizziness for more than two months I visited Ortho and physio but no cure. And then visited neuro doctor he recommended Cervical MRI ,vitamin d25 and calcium test .he told all are normal just some nutrient deficiency.but I can't bent and turn my head

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Looks like cervical pain based on your symptoms, which could be due to cervical spondylosis which leads to disc and nerve compression leading to all such symptoms. ...  Read More

I would like to know if there's any issues, this is my cervical spine, what is diffuse disc bulge and is mri normal... I had neck pain and it's cured almost with therapy, I still can't understand if this mri is normal. Doctor said everything is normal but what is diffuse disc bulge..

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Disc bulges are there.thats reason for neck pain With proper posture, use cellphone and laptop screen at eye level don't bend neck more than 10 degrees Physiotherapy neck IFT and ULTRASONIC THERAPY.. ...  Read More

For the past few months, I've been having dizziness and mild internal tremors. Yesterday I took a CT brain and cervical spine. CT brain is normal. However there are few findings in the CT spine. I have attached both the reports. Is it curable or does it need any kind of surgery. Does the problem in the spine lead to dizziness and mild internal tr

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Get mri cervical spine to check the disc bulges and nerve compressions Straightening is due ti muscle spasm. Take muscle relaxant It rarely causes dizzines, check with ENT specialist to rule out verti ...  Read More

What is the treatment for early degenerative cervical Spine disease. Please suggest treatment further. My mother is having this issue aged about 55 years.

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Hi dear a homoeopathic treatment will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance ...  Read More

Hi, I'm 24 years old, 6.1 ft tall guy and I got to know that my cervical AP canal dimensions are 1.2 cm, 1.0cm, mentioned in my MRI, and these are fine without any bulge or herniation. So I wanted to know what is the normal or average discs size or AP canal dimensions of Cervical and lumbar spine? And if mine is smaller then why is it so at such a

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Hello, Need a suggestion on cervical spine biopsies for c6-c7. We started empirical TB treatment for my mother based on MRI report using medication since 3 weeks.. no such side effects but pain seems to radiates from left hand to right hand.. do you suggest biopsy? In case yes, how safe it is because of location of the infection?

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It is safe ...  Read More

Is there treatment for cervical (C5-C6/C3-C4 complex)? Do I need to look for a cervical specialist in Homeopathy or can consult any doctor?

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Homoeopathic medicine will be helpful for you ...  Read More

I had a chest pain since 6 months i had done all cardic related test like 2 times 2D ECHO, 5 times ECG .. 3 times Xray and multiple blood test all the time all reports were normal as said by 2 different cardiologist... But still I have left chest pain and left shoulder pain so I did CERVICAL SPINE AP LAT XRAY please find the attachment and do let m

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No.. chest pain is not related to cervical ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, I have lightheadedness and went to doctor he asked me to have X Ray of Spine Cervical Lateral and told that one bone is pressing on another due to this blood flow to brain is reduced. I'm concerned is there any life threat? Or what should be my next course of action ? Thanks & Regards.

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It's difficult to say without examining you, but it's possible that the lightheadedness you're experiencing is related to the compression of a cervical vertebra on another vertebra, which could be aff ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with cervical spondylitis with headaches and pain sometimes in left side of head and sometimes right side of head. Doctor told me to go for brain angio with cervical spine which was done on March 2021 Attaching my reports of brain angio & cervical spine which was done 2 years ago Brain observation shows Few tiny discrete foci of T2

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Hello Doctor, My uncle suffered Tingling and go blank sensation both leg and hand from past one month. We did MRI scanning , report says below points 1) Straightening of cervical spine is noted - due to muscle spasm. 2) Ventral Ridging of the sac is seen extending from C3-4 to C6-7 level due to posterior protruding disc. 3) All intervertebral disc

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He has an cervical canal stenosis, that means he has a compression in his spinal cord because of degeneration. Also, he has a lumbar disc pathology. Consult a neurosurgeon for an detailed examination ...  Read More

Attaching my reports of brain angio & cervical spine which was done 2 years ago Brain observation shows Few tiny discrete foci of T2 & FLAIR hyperintensities are noted in right frontal, subcortical and deep white matter, not showing restricted diffusion or blooming suggestive of UBOs and are of questionable significance. Also having chest pain I

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First I need to know your symptoms. What is the reason to get MR Brain Angio ? And chest pain is not related to your disc pathologies. It may be a gastric reflex. Consult your physician for an evaluat ...  Read More

Hello sir, I've got neck pain running through the center of the neck. Some stiffness in my neck The pain is non radiating and stiffness stays throughout the day with some on-off relief As per MRI , I have mild indentations in cervical spine. Also, I'm on borderline with Vitamin D3 and Vitamin B12 Need your opinion in whom to consult further a

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What's your occupation? On MRI report, your age is 26 years, if it is so....... multiple disc problems generally occur due to occupational problems at this age So, proper ergonomics and physiotherapy ...  Read More

I am 30 yrs old female.. My xray and mri report shows straightening of cervical spine Mild disc dessication changes seen Diffuse assymetrical C3 -c4 disc bulge noted identing ventral thecal sac and causing mild canal stenosis (AP diameter of 10mm) bilateral mild neural forearmen narrowing seen with no evident compression of bilateral exiting nerv

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Correlations of Clinical findings with imaging modality report is essential for coming to final diagnosis .It will be wise to consult Orthopaedic spine surgeon in person to get expert advise & answers ...  Read More

I'm diagnosed with C5C6 cervical compression With severe nickname and radiating to write am and the numbness on the right arm Please guide me on whether I should consult a neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon. Is surgery mandatory or is it manageable with medicines?

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Send the photo of X-ray mri CT films it is complete curable Consult me search browse on goggle practo site Dr Rajinder Sharma 42 years expertise Senior Orthopaedic neuro spine joint replace surgeon ...  Read More

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