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I had breathlessness and suffered from left arm and neck pain. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from bronchiectasis for the past many years. I also have an undoubtful history of cervical spondylosis. I suffer from breathlessness on exertion. I had neck pain and was not able to move my neck along with left arm pain a month ago. Why so?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understood your concern. Breathlessness can be explained by the history of bronchiectasis. But cardiac cause should always be ruled out. Have you ever felt chest pain? I suggest doing a stress echo test. Hope this helps Thanks and regards. Read Full »
Will disc herniation cause severe neck pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from neck pain for over three weeks now. I got an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) done two days back but must wait for my results for a couple of weeks. I have the images of the MRI and would like to know is there is any disc herniation or anything else wrong with my cervi... Read Full »
Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I received your neck MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) images and saw it now. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is a loss of cervical lordosis (straightening of your cervical spine). There is squaring of the vertebral bodies. Signal changes in the bod... Read Full »
What could cause a constant neck pain following neck stiffness and headache?
Query: Hello doctor, A couple of weeks ago, I woke up with a bad headache and a very stiff neck. It was so painful that I could not make it through a regular day without crying and intense pain. Since this time, I have been to the doctor four times and each time, they gave me more medicines. I have also b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms may be related to occipital neuralgia, which is an irritation of the occipital nerve, which lies in the back of your head. I would like to know what were the results of your neck x-ray. This neuralgia can be exacerbated by cervical spondyloarthritis. I ... Read Full »
Will cervical syrinx at C6 cause pain and numbness in neck and hands?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having significant neck pain that goes out into my shoulders a bit. Pain is accompanied by severe stiffness. Also, my hands have been falling asleep about seven or eight times a week (roughly) and even ache a bit. I thought I might be dealing with a pinched nerve, but all my s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may very well be the syrinx. A syrinx can cause pain and temperature sensory deficits to occur early but may not be recognized for years. Syringomyelia typically causes numbness, weakness, atrophy, and often fasciculation, and reduced reflexes of the hands and arm... Read Full »
I have sinus and cervical spine issues. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have mucosal thickening with aerated secretions in the sphenoid sinuses with surrounding hyperostosis. The mucosal thickening in left maxillary sinus is greater than right maxillary sinus, with trace aerated secretions. Also, opacification of right mastoid air cells and right middle ear... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have sent me the verbatim report of the MRI of the cervical spine and the mastoids. This, however, is very little to help me as I do not know the exact symptoms you have. Do you have more problems with your mastoids or the neck? Do you have pain in the neck or does... Read Full »
I have shooting pain from my neck to my fingers. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having pain shooting down from my neck (just behind my right ear) down into my fingers. Also, on my right side near my breast with a slight headache as well. What it could be? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is likely a cervical pain, due to compression of nerves between the spine. Does this pain increases on neck movement, is it associated with tingling, numbness in the arm or any neck trauma, if yes then it supports the diagnosis. You will need an X-ray of cervical ... Read Full »
I have neck pain and took a painkiller, but it does not respond. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have neck pain and took a painkiller, but it does not respond. What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Neck pain can be caused due to many reasons. What is essential to know while treating neck pain is to identify the cause of neck pain. So, until we find out the cause, the neck pain will not get corrected. The mos... Read Full »
I have a headache along with neck pain. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a headache along with neck pain and need your advice. I currently did physical therapy but nothing helped.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for your query.I understand your neck pain and a headache preventing you from attending work today. Also, you were diagnosed with a headache last year. First of all, do you have any allergies? Do you have any gastric ulcers, a history of gastric ulcers, or a hi... Read Full »
I heard a pop while turning neck and now it is sore. Kindly advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I woke up this morning to go to school. When I lifted my head and looked right, I heard a big pop, and the left side of my neck and upper shoulder are sore. I have been icing and heating it. I need this to heal soon as possible as I have a hockey match coming up. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After careful analysis of the history provided, I would like to say that you are having a neck strain, which probably resulted in torticollis. Having said that, I would like to also mention that it would take time to heal. It is basically a tear in the muscle and a f... Read Full »
Have nosebleed and dizziness after a fight. Need help.
Query: Hi doctor, I got in a fight four days back in which I got my nose hit and bleeding started along with pain in my neck and back. And I feel dizzy after waking up from a surface, but today there is no such significant pain, but sometimes dizziness is there. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. After thoroughly examining your symptoms, I have concluded that you have to answer some more questions because it is not clear enough to declare a diagnosis. Did you hit your head? Do you have a fever? Do you have nausea? Do you have double vi... Read Full »