I Was Diagnosed With Recersal Of Cervical Lordosis And Wanted

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Question : i was diagnosed with recersal of cervical lordosis and wanted to know if there was anything else in the xray like a problem with a disc. also how severe it looks

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (5 hours later)

i was diagnosed with recersal of cervical lordosis and wanted to know if there was anything else in the xray like a problem with a disc. also how severe it looks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr. Gopal Goel orthopedic surgeon.
I have gone through your x rays and they show loss of cervical lordosis and mild reduction of disc space at C3-4.
We do not treat any patient on the basis of x rays only. It will be better if you could detail your symptoms so that I could be of more help. The findings of X rays have to be correlated with clinical findings.
Thanks. Let me know the problems in detail.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (2 hours later)

i am having sharp muscle spasms in my neck and non stop neck pain. the pain level is a constant 5 and rises. it is difficult to do anything. i have extreme lower back pain making it difficult to do anything without being in pain. its almost like a feeling like i need to crack my bones.

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your symptoms you are suffering from probably cervical disc disease - mild disc bulge( Can be confirmed by MRI Only).The loss of lordosis is due to spasm in neck muscles.
I would suggest Pain killers , muscle relaxants and physiotherapy for both neck pain and lower back pain. Take the medicines for about 10 days and if you feel that there is no improvement , then we should go for MRI. Start Isometric Neck Exercises as soon as you can tolerate it ( your physiotherapist will teach - how to do them.).
Please let me know if you want any further clarification.
Thanks

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (58 minutes later)

what would be treatment options to cure this?

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what would be treatment options to cure this?

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (2 minutes later)

i also have been on anti inflammatories, pain medications and muscle relaxers for weeks now die to other medical probalms involving bone pain and none significantly inproves my symtoms. its almost impossible to do any physical activity without being in terrible pain including just walking around.

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (0 minute later)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get MRI cervical spine.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
In view of your persistent problem even though you are on proper medications, I would suggest MRI ASAP.It might reveal the cause of pain.
Thanx

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