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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

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 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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Yes you may get ...  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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Normal ...  Read More

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

Hi , My cervical length initially it was 29.3 mm at 16 weeks which was done in hyderabad by radialogist now I am out of station got checked it is 33 mm at 24 weeks , will cervical length change I am so scared with this any best way , I am using progestrone susten cap 400mg , please suggest best way for cervical length assessment.

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Hello need your complete information about your previous pregnancy and current gestational age The best and appropriate way is by scan only either vaginally or abdominally also Consult for further ...  Read More

I am 37 weeks + 2 days pregnant (first pregnancy). My recent scan shows cervical length 4.6 cm and internal os is closed. Baby is in cephalic position with normal growth and movements. I had a PV examination 2 days before, where the doctor mentioned cervical length around 3 cm. Is it possible for the cervix to shorten and efface naturally before m

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Yes you can go into labor any time after 37 weeks ...  Read More

I am 34 week pregnant having rib pain frequently Kindly advise .pain is aggravated after meal Kindly give suggest what to do

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Try not to lie down for 30 mins post a meal and resting in a left lateral position. This will help with gastric reflux and any muscular pain that u might be feeling due to incorrect posture. ...  Read More

Hi sir, I have cervical spondylosis and one of the doctor prescribed migrabeta tablet and gabapint tablet, so migrabeta can be used for cervical spondylosis treatment.

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No it is not used for spondylosis ...  Read More

Hi doc, Can you please recommend a good pillow for cervical support. I have straight cervical and pain also is there.

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Use cervical cushion ...  Read More

I have ear pain consistently and left hand pain, stiffness in the left part of the whole body and very much pain under the left sole from the leg. Attached is the cervical spine report. Thyroid levels tsh is 14 t3 is 1.64 and t4 is 8.03 Hemoglobin is 12 May I know what could be the reason for the pain in the left leg until the sole and unable to f

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Not related to thyroid. Cervical spondylitis?? Need to learn Neck exercises from physiotherapist Do it regularly it slowly resolve. Tab eterocoxib Mr two times a day after food for ten days ...  Read More

Hi I am 29 weeks pregnant and have sudden sharp pain on the left side near ribs. It usually goes away while lying flat. But now it has increased. Also while brushing the teeth in the morning there is blood from gums and tooth.

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Consult please. ...  Read More

What is the reason of getting cervical vertigo, and how this can be cured on long run. does it require specific medicine or exercise

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It is because of cervical spondylosis. physiotherapy will help ...  Read More

Is it ok to take Ciplar LA 20 mg twice daily for restless sleepy due to Migraine with cervical pain and fluctuating BP of 90-105/140-155.

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Ciplar LA 20mg is used only to reduce the frequency or as a prevention therapy in migraine. Also it’s always better to get the average of three values of BP to decide on the anti hypertensive of choic ...  Read More

I had my NT scan on 12w2d and the cervical length was shown as 31.00mm. My doctor advised me to do stitches to prevent risk. This is my 1st pregnancy and no past history. Mine is Ivf conception. Does cervical length reduce also after stitches? Will there be any impact on my baby due to anaesthesia?

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Follow up with scan every 2 weeks ,if reducing cervical length, then stitch may be required ...  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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Consult please. ...  Read More

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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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

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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