Question 1

what are symptoms of a retroflexed odotnoid?

Accepted Answer

Retroflexed Odontoid: Symptoms are many: Chronic Headaches, neck and facial pain. Since the odontoid points toward the spine instead of straight up, it can lead to brain-stem compression. The brain-stem controls the heart rate - so if you have rapid heart rate, or fainting episodes on standing (orthostatic hypotension), must be evaluated. Brain-stem also controls balance - dizziness, impaired coordination can occur!

Question 2

how common is a retroflexed odontoid, and what are the symptoms? i had acdf c5-7 3 years ago and ever since i am having more pain.

Accepted Answer

Retroflexed: Rare. Has your neurosurgeon confirmed this problem surgery may be required as it is a complex chiari defect. See http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/21822705.

Question 3

best way to conceive with a retroflexed uterus?

Accepted Answer

Lay on your abdomen: A retro-flexed uterus means that the uterine position tilts backwards towards the spine. This in turn causes the cervix to point forwards towards the pubic bone. After intercourse if the woman lays on her abdomen this will allow sperm the pool around the cervix. This pooling hopefully will allow more sperm to enter into the reproductive tract.

Question 4

i have chiari malformation and retroflexed ondontoid, how long can these go untreated before there is irreverable nerve damage and other complications?

Accepted Answer

No simple answer: There are no strict criteria on when it is best to treat a chiari malformation.  Generally, most pediatric surgeons will recommend treating symptomatic chiari malformation or those associated with syringomyelia.

Question 5

hi, i possibly suffer from endometriosis, 
is it normal for my uterus to go from anteverted and anteflexed ( in april 2019) to retroverted and retroflexed, plus its now tilting to the left( october 2019 ) and for me to have severe pain ?

Accepted Answer

Uterine flexibility: The uterus is suspended by 3 supporting ligaments or guide wires that allow the uterus to move in space normally. The severe pain may be due to Endometriosis but needs evaluation by a GYN MD to confirm as a possible cause.

Question 6

is this normal? a mildly enlarged retroflexed uterus measuring 9.7 x 5.6 x 4.1 cm. endometrial thickness is 0.83 cm. left ovary measures 3.5 x 1.8 x 2.6 cm. there is some fluid noted in the lower uterine segment and cervix?

Accepted Answer

: The measurements noted are essentially normal, but could be better interpreted if more information about regularity of your menses were included.  For example, the endometrial thickness is close to requiring a biopsy (0.83 cm), so if your period has been delayed, stimulation of endometrial growth may be the cause of the increased endometrial thickness.

Question 7

retroflexed uterus and possible double uterine septum was in cd 13u/s.ve to do hsg test next week.wat chances that there is no septum?m 24.ve pcos.ttc

Accepted Answer

Septum: There is no such thing as a double uterine septum, period - so you don't have that. Do you have a septum? You need an hsg, or a hysteroscopy (or in some cases an mri) to say whether you have one or not, there is no way at all to guess online whether you have one. Septum is the most frequent of the congenital uterine anomalies.

Question 8

when i lean forward a littler and flex my chest, directly in the center of my chest is pain, only when flexed. what could it be ?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Pain at the junction of the ribs and sternum (costosternal joint),  or insertion of the pectoralis major on the sternum, and at your age not anything to be worried about.  You can probably isolate the culprit by touching each of these joints individually and see which one is tender.  Weight lifting or other activities causing flexion of the pectoralis muscles can cause, but not serious.

Question 9

buzz in groin...mostly when i'm sitting and bending neck forward...not always there.sometimes even once a day.sometimes none at all.what could it be?i have in the past flexed my neck a little too much for my own good?

Accepted Answer

: Is the buzz you feel or can you hear it?  if you can hear it try to record with phone and share with Dr.  Next Dr visit show them how you can elicit it.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: flexion?

Accepted Answer

Bend: Flexion is a joint motion. The exact motion depends on the joint.

Wrist: with palm down, in direction of palm
elbow: up towards face
shoulder: in front of body
ankle: down like pushing gas pedal
knee: bending
hip: lifting knee towards chest.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Retro flexed view of the cadia

A member asked:

What are symptoms of a retroflexed odotnoid?

A member asked:

How common is a retroflexed odontoid, and what are the symptoms? i had acdf c5-7 3 years ago and ever since i am having more pain.

A member asked:

Best way to conceive with a retroflexed uterus?

A member asked:

I have chiari malformation and retroflexed ondontoid, how long can these go untreated before there is irreverable nerve damage and other complications?

A member asked:

Hi, i possibly suffer from endometriosis, is it normal for my uterus to go from anteverted and anteflexed ( in april 2019) to retroverted and retroflexed, plus its now tilting to the left( october 2019 ) and for me to have severe pain ?

A member asked:

Is this normal? a mildly enlarged retroflexed uterus measuring 9.7 x 5.6 x 4.1 cm. endometrial thickness is 0.83 cm. left ovary measures 3.5 x 1.8 x 2.6 cm. there is some fluid noted in the lower uterine segment and cervix?

A member asked:

Retroflexed uterus and possible double uterine septum was in cd 13u/s.ve to do hsg test next week.wat chances that there is no septum?m 24.ve pcos.ttc

A member asked:

When i lean forward a littler and flex my chest, directly in the center of my chest is pain, only when flexed. what could it be ?

A member asked:

Buzz in groin...mostly when i'm sitting and bending neck forward...not always there.sometimes even once a day.sometimes none at all.what could it be?i have in the past flexed my neck a little too much for my own good?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: flexion?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?