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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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Cervical X-Ray must Do physical exercise like stretching exercise and treatment Avoid toward bending lifting weight ...  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

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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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

Done xray and doc told that there is cervical rib developed which is rare. Symptoms include neck pain while looking down and sidewards and while sleeping neck nerve pain. Using soft neck collar fewtimes a day. What is the permanent solution ?

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Excision of rib ...  Read More

I am a student, and I spend long hours sitting and studying continuously. Recently, I have developed pain in my left rib area, which is making it difficult for me to sit or sleep comfortably.

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Pain in the rib area after long hours of sitting and studying is usually muscular, from the muscles between the ribs tightening up with poor posture, not something inside the ribs or lungs. This is co ...  Read More

I am currently 16 week pregnant . During my 12 th week I had a TVS showing the Cervical length as 3.2 cm while in 15 week during monitoring any changes The Cervical Length was 3.8 cm with internal OS closed in TAS .. I had asked to do TVS but they denied doing so ... is there something to worry ? Does TAS & TVS length may vary ? Is it the norma

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Your cervical length readings are both reassuring. A length under 2.5 cm before 24 weeks is what usually raises concern. Yours have stayed well above that at both scans, with the internal os closed. T ...  Read More

I had a usg for my cervical lymph nodes, it is paining in my neck jaw and back of neck. I have a sore throat as well and stye in my eye a week back. I am in my third day of antibiotic still no much improvement. Please advice

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Your scan report mentions thyroiditis along with reactive lymph nodes in the neck, which often goes along with a recent infection like your sore throat and stye rather than a thyroid problem on its ow ...  Read More

My due date is 14 dec that means I am 7 month pregnant for past 4-5 days I am feeling dull pain and pressure below right rib cage that radiates to back and constantly while standing and sitting I feel dull pain near rib cage and right back pain because of which I cannot stand for longer what could be the reason?. My baby movements is mostly on righ

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At seven months, right-sided rib pain usually comes from your baby pushing up against your ribs, especially since the movements are mostly on that side. It often worsens with standing, since gravity a ...  Read More

Sometimes paining below rib , don't feel hungry since more than 6 months and feeling acidity since last week

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Can be acidity if it is just below the breast bone or sternum,in the epigastrium or upper abdomen.Eat food on time especially breakfast,avoid alcohol coffee smoking and spicy food sleep for 8 hrs and ...  Read More

I have on off cervical neck pain and knee pain sometimes ankle pain also Is jointace dn effective along with nsaids vit d ,ca and b12

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Your knee X ray does not show any significant arthritis or major bony abnormality. The cervical X ray also does not show any major structural problem, although there appears to be some straightening o ...  Read More

I feel sometimes dizziness and heavy head also is I have cervical or not as I couldn't take any medication

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The photograph suggests possible mild lower-cervical degenerative changes/straightening, but its quality is insufficient for a definite X-ray interpretation; the original films and radiology report sh ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I had a bike accident 2 days ago. At the time of the accident, I did not have any pain in my ribs. However, the rib pain started the next day and has been getting worse. The pain is on the right side below my chest (lower ribs). It is sharp and occurs: When getting out of bed When lying down When turning in bed While wearing my underw

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After trauma, this pattern — sharp rib pain worse on breathing and movement — needs an X-ray chest to rule out rib fracture or pneumothorax. Don't delay this. Take ibuprofen 400mg after food for n ...  Read More

Hi I have neck pain stiffness that radiates to arm. I also have tingling numbness and finger pain when I hold objects I also feel dizzy. When I visited doctor he said you have cervical spondylosis. I have not taken any x ray. I am scared whether this causes any brain damage or causes death please tell me I am scared when I read about this online ce

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Get mri of brain and cervical spine ...  Read More

I've been experiencing the following symptoms for the past few months and would like guidance on whether I need imaging before the consult. Symptoms: - Pain at the base of skull, right side — intermittent, not constant. Happens a few times a week. - Pain is worse when sleeping on my stomach with head turned to the right (stretches that area).

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Yes, get mri of cervical spine ...  Read More

Hie doc... I'm mother of 2 months old baby... can I take cervical vaccine during breastfeeding ......

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Yes you can It is safe in lactation ...  Read More

I have cervical neck pain from 1 year and occipital headache sometimes tingling predominantly in left hand I am a student preparing for entrance exam, Gabapentin 100 mg and muscle relaxants makes me feel drowsy that hampers my studies what should I do I am attaching mri and xray

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Avoid pillow while sleeping Sit with head support Isomatric neck exercise Hot water bag massage Tablet Etoshine mr.. Its not drowsy ...  Read More

There is pain below left ribs...sometimes sharp...but constantly happening...when there is strech in hips or lower back...then also it aggravates...sometimes after washroom...it starts...what could it be?? And how to cure??

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hello. I have 3 level cervical disc bulge. It was found out 6 years back and am somehow managing the symptoms like arm pain and tingling/ lightheadedness/ mild numbness in legs ( on and off ). Now in my recent MRI - shows spinal cord damage has started which was not there till 2025 as the previous MRI from the same lab dint show it. Am confused

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Hybrid surgery is better ...  Read More

Spine Cervical Mylopathy Sir/Madam My mother 58yrs had compression in C3 to c7 levels in MRI SPINE. But clinical examination reflexes and few symptoms are absent. But heavy weekness, dizziness, walking imbalance, gait walk, falling sensation walking. No pains , no numbness. Whether it is Cervical Mylopathy or not. Whether clinical examination refle

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Since one month feeling pain epigastric reason Before that was having sharp pain under ribs Then stomach but now pain is more at center and same at back center Feels pain when I sleep i breathe Help me what could be that Im scared

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Do a usg abdomen ...  Read More

I'm 15 weeks pregnant through ivf with twins. Went through ivf due to a previous silent miscarriage (at 8 weeks), low amh & poor sperm morphology. So far, all scans & blood reports have been normal. I had a cervical length scan today, it came out to be 4.3cm. Doctor said this is normal cervical length and doesn't require a mandatory cercil

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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

Hello doc I have been suffering from cervical neck issues such as pain in points with sudden dizziness and inability to do daily work like bending even sitting on floor etc sometimes when moving head also gives me dizziness(jhanjhanahat to head) and now pain in left jaw also started.. Earlier I was thinking it might be due to inner ear nerve issues

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Yes, homoeopathic treatment can give much better results of taken properly. The medicines may take 3-6 months to completely cure but result should be visible in a few days. ...  Read More

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