I am suffering from pains in hand and shoulder and doctor suspecting about c5 radiculopathy. Also suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Pl. Suggest.

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Radiculopathy    Is A disease of the root of a nerve, such as from a pinched nerve or a tumour and  you have vertebral disc prolapse in C5 area and MRI and physiotherapy are needed in the initial stage and as you are young it is easily correctable .The symptoms of radiculopathy depend on which nerves are affected. The nerves exiting from the neck (cervical spine) control the muscles of the neck and arms and supply sensation there. The nerves from the middle portion of the back (thoracic spine) control the muscles of the chest and abdomen and supply sensation there..Fortunately, most people can obtain good relief of their symptoms of radiculopathy with conservative treatment. This may include anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy or chiropractic treatment, and avoiding activity that strains the neck or back. The majority of radiculopathy patients respond well to this conservative treatment, and symptoms often improve within 6 weeks to 3 months.
If patients do not improve with the treatments listed above they may benefit from an epidural steroid injection.

Sajeev Kumar · Accepted Answer

Radiculopathy    Is A disease of the root of a nerve, such as from a pinched nerve or a tumour and  you have vertebral disc prolapse in C5 area and MRI and physiotherapy are needed in the initial stage and as you are young it is easily correctable .The symptoms of radiculopathy depend on which nerves are affected. The nerves exiting from the neck (cervical spine) control the muscles of the neck and arms and supply sensation there. The nerves from the middle portion of the back (thoracic spine) control the muscles of the chest and abdomen and supply sensation there..Fortunately, most people can obtain good relief of their symptoms of radiculopathy with conservative treatment. This may include anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy or chiropractic treatment, and avoiding activity that strains the neck or back. The majority of radiculopathy patients respond well to this conservative treatment, and symptoms often improve within 6 weeks to 3 months.
If patients do not improve with the treatments listed above they may benefit from an epidural steroid injection.