Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Cervical Area

Posted on Wed, 12 Oct 2016

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Question : Hi, I am having pain in right cervical part of the neck and right hand is getting numb. I am also having dizziness or head seems like spinning sometimes

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should be evaluated....

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Neck with numbness spreading into the right hand along with dizziness and spinning (vertigo) are suggestive of cervical spondylosis. Further there is a possibility of nerve compression. You should be evaluated further. X-ray cervical spine or MRI cervical spine along with 2D cervical doppler are performed to rule out aformentioned condition.

I will suggest visit to orthopedic surgeon / neurosurgeon for further clinical examination. These tests are ordered by surgeons.

Hope this helps.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (7 hours later)

Ok Sure, thank you for the answer.

Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome...

Detailed Answer:
I hope you visit the doctor at the earliest. I shall wait for the scan reports. Further management will be based on test results.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar