Survical
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Gaurav
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my mom is suffuring from neck survical..,i think by this her both upper half hand is sweeling and pain so what can i do please suggest |
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re: Survical
by Dr J S Chowhan -
Oct 17th, 2012
9:50 am
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Dr J S Chowhan
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Dear Gaurav Cervical spondylosis is caused by chronic wear on the cervical spine. This includes the disks or cushions between the neck vertebrae and the joints between the bones of the cervical spine. There may be abnormal growths or "spurs" on the bones of the spine (vertebrae). These changes can, over time, press down on (compress) one or more of the nerve roots. In advanced cases, the spinal cord becomes involved. This can affect not just the arms, but the legs as well. Everyday wear and tear may start these changes. People who are very active at work or in sports may be more likely to have them. The major risk factor is aging. By age 60, most women and men show signs of cervical spondylosis on x-ray. Other factors that can make a person more likely to develop spondylosis are: Being overweight and not exercising Having a job that requires heavy lifting or a lot of bending and twisting Past neck injury (often several years before) Past spine surgery Ruptured or slipped disk Severe arthritis Small fractures to the spine from osteoporosis A number of different medications can help with your back pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, naproxen sodium (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil) can help with the pain. Always talk with your doctor if you need to take these drugs every day. Side effects may include stomach ulcers or bleeding, and liver or kidney damage. Low doses of prescription medicines used to treat seizures (called anticonvulsants) or depression (antidepressants) may help some patients whose long-term back pain has made it hard for them to work or interferes with daily activities. Pain medicines called narcotics or opioids to use when the pain is very severe. These medicines are rarely, if ever, used to treat neck pain on a daily basis. With regards J S Chowhan |