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Pain at base of neck. Radiating to shoulder on Turing to right side. Doctor said Cervical rib . What is this problem?

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Hi there I understand your concern and anxiety...About 1 in 200 people are born with an extra rib called a cervical rib. Because this is something that you are born with, it is known as a congenital c ...  Read More

I have cervical rib both side so my que is can I eligible for orthopedic handicap catagory for only 10% b.coz I'm I have low vision certificate 40% so I want to make multiple disability certificate due to cervical rib i feel weakness in hands and gripping

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Can u check these xrays plz? I have chest and arm pains! One doctor said I have cervical Rib and it may be pressing upon nerves of shoulder Whats treatment for it n how common it is for cervical rib to lead to formation of blood clots? Can it be better with exercise?

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Chest and arm pain may be because of cervical spondylosis. Cervical rib will couse compression symptoms like tingling numbness in hand mainly during carring weights. Rarely it will cause blood clot f ...  Read More

I am my feeling numbness in my left side of neck going from back of ear to neck end, In my xray No 7 cervical rib is seen what does that mean ??

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Normally we have only ribs attached to the Chest region... However certain individuals can have an extra rib bone higher up in the neck compressing important nerves ...  Read More

I have a cervical rib problem ...today morning pain in my rt back (under neck) I cont able to stand also ...plz tel me one medicine for it

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Cervical rib may exert pressure on brachial plexus, the nerve roots that emerge from the neck. It may present neurological as well as vascular ( circulatory) issues. Often the posture changes in agein ...  Read More

I have cervical ribs that's y i could not lift weight or walk with stability my hands feel numb so my que is I'm eligible for locomotor disability certificate? B.coz my situation worsen day by day

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No you won't. You need to consult an orthopedician physically for better evaluation and treatment . Get your self treated man. ...  Read More

I recently gone through a chest x-ray. Report showing-- Rt Cervical Rib (+) what's the meaning of this. Sir plz help

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My sister is having extra cervical rib in right side of chest and left breast fibroadenoma please tell which specialist should i consult.

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ortho doctor visit is required . all the best ...  Read More

I am facing difficulty in writting, my hands, shoulder and neck pain a lot. MRI is negetive. But yesterday I was advised chest x-ray where it shows that I am suffering from Cervical Rib Syndrome. I have taken physiotherapy also but nothing worked.

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Hi, Needs complete medical history. Cervical rib resolve with good physiotherapy and dry needling. ...  Read More

Hi, I recently got my chest x ray done as a part of complete body check up and I found out that I have bilateral cervical ribs.! I always use to face problem with stiff neck and shoulders but it was not very painful and it was more like a routine thing for me.!!! But I recently started physiotherapy from last 20 days after knowing that I have bil

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Ideally the problem should not aggrevate post physiotherapy treatment, wat I think is ur muscles are getting more stressed than relaxed with the treatment n hence the pain, u can ask them to get more ...  Read More

Mera 2 din pehle cervical cerclage kiya hai kya mai stairs dhire dhire chadh sakti hu.. Mera room first floor pe hai 20 stairs hai

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Can anyone tell if cervical cauterisation / leep affects vaginal flora and alters cervical mucus ? If so , is it a permanent thing? How can it be fixed to have a smooth life ahead ?

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Hi im 16weeks pregnant and my cervical lenghth is 3cm. Having alot of pressure in lower abdomen and vagina. My doctor suggested for cervical stitches. Should i do it at 16weeks. My cervical length at 14 weeks in Nt scan was 3.20cms

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Can Physiotherapy be possible in Karpal Tunnel Syndrome? Can I live without Surgery also Is there any link between Karpal Tunnel $Cervical spondylitis?

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Yes, link is there ...  Read More

I have pain in left rib and radiates to left leg and also feels weak and lighheadness when i stand or walk. Doctor said its anxiety and all vitals are normal

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Detailed information is required along with proper investigations...you can directly consult me on nine nine three four eight three one six zero six ...  Read More

I've been diagnosed with cervical and the x-rays have also proved the diagnosis. I feel dizzy at times and was recommended physiotherapy. Is there any other method e.G.medicines to complete cure this? could my symptoms be also related to poor eyesight as I do wear power spectacles?

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Cervical spondylolysis has no direct link with vision. But, any way you should consult a eye doctor. This treatment is being suggested   on bases of the information provided.  However I w ...  Read More

One side of my mother's ribs can be felt and it seems like it's bulging out. Sometimes she feels pain while standing or sitting. I have no idea what is it?

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It can be a deformity in skeletal or in muscles.It can be slipping rib syndrome. There are some exercises to fix it.... Thoracic self mobilization Diaphragmatic Breathing Pec stretching Thoracic ro ...  Read More

I have undergone cervical cerclage at 17 week because of arcuate uterus...At present I am 31 weeks pregnant. Can I use indian toilet for urination. Is it safe? . 8 to 10 times I need to go for urination.

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Pain started around 20 days ago , it was sudden pain in neck and shoulder region and numbness and tingling in the right index finger and thumb, took an xray and reports said it is cervical spondylosis and mil narrowing at c5 and c6 , today took an mri and waiting for results. Is this reversible, it is really scary to know this not fixable, we are a

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100% correctable issue Nothing to worry Just follow doctor advice regularly ...  Read More

I have been having cervical spondylosis with vertigo from past 10 months.. recently I have developed fullness in the ears with ringing..what could be the reason for ears fullness..please suggest the treatment as well..

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Can you lead a normal life after cervical stitch. Mine was placed in 14 weeks when the cervix length was 2.6 cm. Wanted to check when can we start activities like walking or going out. Currrently at 20 weeks and normal results from anomally scan.

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I feel discomfort from a long time on left side below my rib area. Whenever i sleep on left side i feel contraction discomfort at a point, also due to this the pain radiates to my back also. I have noticed whenever i eat heavy or spicy i feel this discomfort. Sometimes it is so bad that i can even sit or sleep. I have done Ultrasound and everything

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I have cervical spondylosis. I am 5 weeks pregnant. Is electrotherapy safe during pregnancy? Or else what type of physiotherapy is safe during this time?

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Hi. Electrotherapy to neck is safe during any stage of pregnancy. But make sure physio dr is giving u proper chair to sit, ample amount of rest if needed n u get refreshed about ergonomic sitting post ...  Read More

I have cervical pain in my neck and shoulder for more than a month, after wake up it pains much. Kindly help

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It’s often due to posture or muscle strain but sometimes needs a closer look. ...  Read More

I am having neck and upper trapezius stiffness since last 2 years. Sometimes I experience mild pain as well. My doctor advised me to undergo cervical MRI findings are 1. Partial disc desiccation at c4-5 and c5-6 levels. 2.Broad based posteriocentral protrutions are seen c4-5 and c5-6 levels and causing comression on thecal sac. 👉 My questio

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Hello Traditional push ups are not safe when you have neck pain as it can increase the strain on your neck musculature. Having said that if you can modify the same exercise to target the same muscle ...  Read More

I am 14 weeks pregnant. Had a cervical cerclage 5 days. Recently while standing to take bath, i am having back pain. Is that normal.

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I am 14 weeks of pregnancy. I had a cervical cerclage 2 days back. Now i am having milky pink discharge. Is it normal.

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Have you been prescribed any medications to be kept per vagina? If so it could be the medicine. Or else you better go to your doctor and get examined. ...  Read More

Hi I have pain radiating from neck to left arm and then to my left rib.. its there from 4 years and sometimes it doesn't pain but have discomfort and sometimes it hurts a lot near rib.. One if the neurologist said its cervical rediculopathy.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

This is my 2nd pregnancy and in the NT scan at 12.3 weeks, my cervical lenght was 2.8 cm. However i had a history of second trimester loss at week 22 due to incompetent cervix ( which was 2.3 cm at 12.5 weeks). I had cervical Cerclage this time immediately at NT scan. Will my pregnancy last till 36 weeks ?? Also, m on drolute 10 mg and duvildion

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I have squeezing sensation under both ribs sometimes when pressure is applied and whenever I touch under my ribs while sleeping sideways muscle spasms, pain , tightness, muscle twitching throughout the ribs, back pain , clicking sensation in joints as well as in sternum MRI whole abdomen chest normal. Sometimes vibrating sensation anywhere in body

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