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Neck stiffness and brain
Does neck stiffness or cervical spondylosis mild posterior osteophytes in lower cervical region/ stiffness in the neck region and severe pain in the cervical muscles have any impact on brain functions? Like blood supply or lymphatic drainage or circulation? Please guide. Does it cause memory issues or any impaired brain functions? Normal x ray with mild changes but lot of pain and neck muscles stiffness. Eyes were affected and even headaches were there.
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There is no impact on brain
If Persistent neck pain and stiffness and radiating pain to arms numbness or weakness of arms get MRI CERVICAL SPINE
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There is no impact on brain functions. Consult orthopedic surgeon once for your neck stiffness . nothing serious to worry about so much
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Dr. Rahul Kumar Pandey
Orthopedic surgeon
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Mild cervical spondylosis or small osteophytes in the lower cervical spine usually do not affect brain function.
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If there are symptoms like persistent numbness, weakness in the arms or severe radiating pain then MRI of the cervical spine should be done.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
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Ahmedabad
No impact on brain function
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