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Cervical dystonia
My daughter is an IT professional working from home.
Yesterday she got this severe neck pain all of a sudden from no where.
We applied sprays ice bags etc to fight with the pain. But it was persistent
We were all worried.
We took her to the ortho surgeon today, he asked for xray cervical spine.
Then the doctor advised that she must rest for next 3 weeks and plaster was put on her neck covering the area of pain and gave medications and injection. I am shocked to know how this occurred suddenly and it was written in the prescription as spasmodic torticollis and c5_6 disc herniation by the doctor.
Will she be healed from the plaster and regular rest?
My question is why she shouldn't work on laptop because it's her profession...and from where this condition suddenly occurred...I am àlso attaching the xray with this for ur reference...
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Straightening of cervical spine, due to persistent bending of neck and Muscle spasm is the main cause of pain.
Rest on flat and firm bed.
Wear back coller, which is rigid.
Use Tab zerodol MR one tab two times a day for 10 days after food.
Hope fully pain will be better.
Keep PC screen at eye line, forward bending of neck is not allowed after the pain even after pain is reduced.
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Dr. B A Kadam
Orthopedist
47 yrs exp
Pune
Please consult proper Orthopaedic or Spine surgeon for thorough clinical examination followed by correct imaging so that aetiology of ailment can be diagnosed and treated correctly.
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Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
Orthopedic surgeon
19 yrs exp
Mumbai
Cervical muscle spasm heals by appropriate rest and correction of posture
Health Tips
• Spine ergonomic instructions-Avoid forward bending, and ground-level activities. To sleep on a cot with a firm mattress, Sit on an ergonomic chair/Table for work, take a break every 45 mins on sitting jobs, and electronic device to be placed at eye level.
• Watch for increased Pain/Fever/Weakness in Limbs, Bowel/Bladder. If present, follow up with the nearest hospital.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Don't think so
More likely muscle pain
It will recovered shortly
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedic Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Cervical muscle spasm - it's temporary condition occurs due to abnormal neck posture.. don't worry. It heals
Maintain neck in straight posture and avoid forward bending and lifting weights
Use cervical memory foam pillow
Use cellphone and laptop screen at eye level don't bend neck more than 10 degrees
Wear cervical collar for 2 weeks
Physiotherapy neck IFT and ULTRASONIC therapy
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