Suggest Remedies For Arthritis In The Neck

Posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2017

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Question : I am a carpet layer which I have been doing for 35 years and the last few years I have had some back issues lots of arthritis in my back.But lately my neck is often stiff-lymph nodes under my chin have been swollen for a good month and stool seems smellier than usual.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
stiff neck may be ligament,muscular or cervical disc related issue.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Stiff neck might be ligament sprain , strain or cervical disc problem related
issue .

* Swollen nodes of chin and smellier stool have relation with underlying infection

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Neck stiffness - persistent or more in relation with certain movements .
2. Current status of back issues .
3. Signs of upper respiratory infection as fever , cough , running nose , ear ,
throat pain .
4. Nodes - number , size , consistency , one side or both sides .
5. Any tooth ache , mouth infection signs .
6. Pain in abdomen , sticky stools .
7. Any other systemic ailment as diabetes or else .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (17 hours later)

My neck is always kinda sore and makes a lot crackling sounds when I rotate my head.my back has been feeling pretty good lately a chiropractor I saw about 6 years ago said she has never seen so much arthritis in someones back.really no signs of respiratory infection.nodes on both sides are swollen feel like they are maybe 1" round but swollen around them.no pain in abdomen and stool not sticky.I do wear dentures on top and a partial on the bottom but only have five teeth left on the bottom and I just has a tooth pulled and new partial made a few weeks ago.They did not mention any infection. Nodes were swollen before I had that done.I used to have great teeth up until about 4 years ago they went downhill pretty fast.I don't know why.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
follow up discussions provided .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Thanks for the details .

* Ligament sprain or cervical disc issue remains at suspicious .
Recommendations for the same .

- Local application of analgesic spray or ointment .
- Tab. tylenol ( 500 ) mg or ibuprofen after meals in case of more discomfort .
- Gradual rotatory exercises at home involving nape of neck help a lot .
- Can also have assistance of expert Physiotherapist for the same .
- Calcium rich diet will support to some extent .

* Regarding neck lymph nodes
Seems non specific at present .

- Keep regular check on the size of the glands .
- If increases more in size or number , should get an ultrasound done .

* For smelly stool , get once stool routine microscopic laboratory test done &
then follow up with report ,
till then consume soft , light diet
avoid oily , spicy , non veg stuffs .

Hope this will help you .
Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D