Question 1

cervical spondilitis
how to cure ?

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Cure for spondylosis: Cure per se is not possible once you have it. You can halt it and manage the pain. A pain specialist can help with procedures that can relieve pain. If too severe, you may even need surgery in the future. Avoid looking down for prolonged periods, aviod jerky movements. avoid watching TV while lying down, reading while seated etc. Regular exercises will help relieve the muscular spasms that usually

Question 2

anybody got anything to say about cervical spondilitis?

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SPONDYLOSIS: It is a degenerative disorder of the cervical spine causing radiculopathy and myelopathy. Treatments are nsaids, soft cervical collar, laminectomy for severe cases.

Question 3

what is cervical spondilitis and treatments?

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SPONDYLOSIS: It is a degenerative disorder of the cervical spine causing radiculopathy and myelopathy. Treatments are nsaids, soft cervical collar, laminectomy for severe cases.

Question 4

what exactly is cervical spondylitis?

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Inflamation: Spondylitis means inflamation and spondylosis the most common codition indicates degenerative changes of the cervical spine(facet joints, degenerated intervertebral disc, bone spurs, narrowing of the foramina and spinal stenosis)they are several forms from very little involment to severe degree.

Question 5

which treatement is best for cervical spondylitis?

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Conservative: Treament with NSAIDs if no contraindication to this (like ulcer history, etc.), Physical therapy, home exercises that you learn at therapy.That is only if the cervical spondylosis/spondylitis is causing you any sypmtoms. Pay attention to proper body mechanics. Stay away from tobacco, keep a healthy weight. Most people don't have symptoms from spondylosis, which starts during our 2nd decade.

Question 6

which is the best mattress for cervical spondylitis?

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The one you like: There is no best mattress for cervical spondylitis. The type of mattress depends more on how you sleep, generally softer for side sleepers, firmer for back and stomach sleepers. More important for neck pain is a proper pillow. Generally a thicker pillow for side sleepers to keep your spine in a neutral position. You need to try them out and see what feels best.

Question 7

i was wondering what are the effects of cervical spondylitis?

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Depends on the cause: Cervical spondylitis refers to inflammation of the joints in the cervical spine. This is often manifest by pain. The question is what is the cause of this? A common cause is ankylosing sponydylitis  an inflammatory process that affects other parts of the body. Another cause is degenerative or 'wear and tear'. If the spondylitis is severe and there is nerve root impingements surgery may be needed.

Question 8

can cervical spondylitis be cured completely without medication??  if so, then how??

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Cured is tough : Yoga is one if the mainstay alternative treatments. Acupuncture can help too. Some people where soft neck collar in between training exercises like physiotherapy.

Question 9

my dad has cervical spondylitis. what are the necessary measures to consider?

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Symptoms: Treatment is based on symptoms, neurological exam, as well as radiographic findings.  Pure neck pain is generally treated conservatively. The presence of nerve root or spinal cord compression is important to consider as well as symptoms of weakness and/or numbness which could change the type of treatment.  This all needs to be discussed with his doctor.  If minimal symptoms, no treatment is needed.

Question 10

is there a link between severe cervical spondylitis  with cough when lying dow?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the esophagus is distorted by the spondylitis, there may be misdirection of saliva, mucus or other fluids into the trachea, known as aspiration, resulting in cough.

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