36 years female with diffuse disc bulge at c3c4, c4c5,c5c6 levels causing indentation of thecal sac. Patient complains of neck pain. Please advice what should she do?
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Hello, Lybrate user, you are suffering from cervical spondylitties affecting cervical disc no3, 4,5,6. It's.a condition of sever neck pain with stiffness, referred to shoulders travelling to finger tips. You should go for physiotherapy along with Homoeo medication which needs examinations of your condition locally. Tk care.
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Neck pain is commonly due to muscle strain resulting from improper posture when driving or working on computer or mobile or use of improper pillow. Disc bulge on MRI scan is a common finding and most cases can be managed by simple exercises and anti inflammatory drugs. 1) Take rest for 1-2 days. 2) Simple analgesics like paracetamol or Ibuprofen to relieve pain 3) Application of ice pack helps in new onset neck pain in first 24 hrs. Later on application of warm pack will help. 4) Massage locally with analgesic cream 5) Perform neck stretches and muscle strengthening exercises once pain is decreased. 6) Follow good posture habits to avoid further increase in neck pain. Consult doctor immediately in following cases: 1) Neck pain is persistent and progressive 2) Neck pain following trauma or accident 3) Neck pain associated with tingling or numbness in hands or shoulder.
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Hi, tak hot pack. Do neck exercises. Tak care of your postures. Avoid stress if you do. Attend physiotherapy sessions and you wl feel good. Thanks.
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