Pain on neck

2019-05-19 15:55:04
Have sharp pain on left neck shoulder and upperhand upto elbow. Took paracetamol but no improvement..paining badly ..having problem in gripping objects by hand..
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What you are describing is radiating pain and loss of muscle power. This usually happens in the case of an intervertebral disc prolapse in the neck.
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See an orthopaedic surgeon immediately

Answered2019-05-20 13:49:07

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If the pain is going to your hand and you are having problem in gripping objects, please consult your local Orthopaedic doctor as soon as possible for further evaluation. You may be having nerve compression at the next level Till then continue otc pain medication. you can also do hot fomentation

Answered2019-05-20 03:13:04

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