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Neck numbness
Xray done, numbness in neck and on one side of hand, what could be the cause? Told to do physio for 10 days
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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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Probably nerve compression cervical radiculopathy
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Health Tips
avoid prolonged screen timing and desktop works
avoid neck pillow
rest for weeks days
hot fomentation
continue physio
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Cervical radiculopathy
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Dr. Prathyusha Azari
Orthopedist
4 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Hello.. might be nerve compression ( Cervical radiculopathy)
Next Steps
Physiotherapy for one week to 10 days continue that exercises at your home also
Health Tips
Avoid pillow while sleeping
Avoid bending movements
Hot water fomentation twice a day
If useful local pain gel application
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