Pain in back

2019-01-21 02:40:48
I am suffering from cervical spondalities one of major problem which I face is during sleeping time I use soft towel as pillow however during night whenever my head get off the towel pillow whichever side that side arms get numb with no sensation and only after I put back my head again on pillow then slowly blood circulation get started which I can feel in my arms however this happens many times in night  resulting in lack of proper sleep and back pain pls suggest possible reason for it and how to improve upon it also suggest what type of mattress would be helpful for me.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate the patient  in detail. Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder, if there is  any. Any way it may be tried, --. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days. --. Caldikind plus  (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days. (You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.) --. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold air. --. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. --. Use no pillow under the head. --. Avoid painful acts & activities. -- .Do mild exercises for  back and hips and knees. --.(Take help of a  physiotherapist). --Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. --Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. --For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital. --Wish you a quick recovery & good health. --I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.  Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)

Answered2019-01-29 10:13:24

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considering your pains in the neck predominant in the night it is advisable to rule out inflammatory arthritis..
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ESR and CRP test

Answered2019-01-21 09:22:45

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Send photo of X-ray cervical spine can consult me thru practo doctor app

Answered2019-01-29 00:49:25

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Neck pain with numbness in arm might indicate that the nerves to your arm may be  getting pinged
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MRI CSPINE

Answered2019-01-25 11:57:49

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Get an MRI of cervical spine and share

Answered2019-01-24 11:23:58

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