I am having severe neck pain. I believe I got a neck sprain. Can you suggest some medicine for quick relief as I am not able to move my head and the pain is horrible
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However
I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plgus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part-ie. Neck and shoulders.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta Yoga Simplified).
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY8RpRrv05g&t=9s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAYhFcmo0Mw&t=52s
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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Hello
I understand you are experiencing SEVERE onset of neck pain. We have seen many men who have similar problem and treated them successfully.
The symptoms which you have vaguely mentioned here are suggestive of onset of cervical problem. Hence it will be advisable for you to get a thorough consult with me on Practo online or take an appointment here so that I can know more details and help in treatment.
Some helpful tips -
1. Pain and muscle relaxant medication - Tab. Acenac MR
2.. Hot fomentation for pain on neck
3. Do not lift heavy weights
4. You will require a thorough prescription of medication which is specific for your neck pain
I would suggest you to contact and take appointment for us directly on Practo and take the course of treatment for cervical problem.
Visit on the link below to book online consultation.
https://www.practo.com/mumbai/doctor/chintan-doshi-orthopedist/consult
Your Orthopaedic doctor,
Dr. Chintan Doshi.
Next Steps
Consult directly with me, your orthopaedic doctor, through Practo for detail history, discussion and treatment plan. Here we can chat or can also do audio or video consultation for detailed management. Take appointment for thorough prescription and consultation. Use following link to do online consultation: https://www.practo.com/mumbai/doctor/chintan-doshi-orthopedist/consult
Please tell what causes neck pain? Injury ,lifting weight or sudden unaccustomed movements or excercises. Posture.
Please connect with me on Practo chat for further detailed discussions to arrive at proper diagnosis to get proper treatment.
Next Steps
rest
use soft cervical neck collar
tab mobizox 500 mg x tds
tab pan 40 mg x OD
tab Zerodol SP x tds
volini gel x local application
2 days
Health Tips
rest
no excercises
no lifting weights
get my appointment at Practo chat for further management
Do hot water bag fomentation twice a day for 5 days.
Take Tab. Zerodol-Th, twice a day after food for 5 days..
Use soft pillow..
Avoid lifting heavy things..
You can connect me through Practo..
You can take a muscle relaxant medications .
Eg : tablet Acenac MR ( you can substitute and take from any company as long it is having the same compound) - take it twice a day for a week to 10 days
Use of ointment application like DFO gel or any other substitute you may get.
Ice formentation can help , drink plenty of water and rest .
If any worsening of symptoms you may need to do investigations like X-ray.
U have ACUTE PARA CERVICAL MUSCLES SPASM may be due to ANNULUS RUPTURE OF DISC
needs complete discussion on this through Practo platform
Kindly contact me through Practo
Dr SANDEEP SARAF AGARWAL
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