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Cervical neck pain
I have cervical neck pain radiating to both hands from 2 months,my calcium level is normal. I have attached mri report.
Is traction use indicated?
I have consulted neurologist who suggested me not to use traction as it would worsen pain,I have also consulted orthopedician who suggested me to use traction
Will physiotherapy be helpful -ultrasonic and TENS
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided.
However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or 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.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the neck and shoulders.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel 'Dr NC Gupta'.) & see 'me and my yoga'; & 'yoga simplified'.
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--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.
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No to traction
Go for TENS or IFT
Pain medication for 1week
Next Steps
get your CBP, vitamin B12 levels
Health Tips
avoid carrying weights over head, desktop job
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Start physiotherapy IFT/TENS
DO Regular Exercise
Continue previous medication
Lifestyle Changes/Posture correction
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No traction therapy
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Dr. Agam J Gaargiya
Spine and Pain Specialist
16 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
What medicines are you taking
To begin with medicine and physio is good and if not much response then you may consider pain intervention by a pain specialist
Traction is no more recommended
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Share mri images
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Avoid forward flexion and weight lifting
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