i have cervical disk herniation in c4-c7 region. what should i do?

Question

Cervical disk herniation c4-c5 c5-c6 c6-c7?

Answer 1

Not good: It somewhat depends on the extent of the herniations, but this can be very painful and debilitating. Injections and sometimes surgery is required.

Answer 2

Yes: Any disc at any level can deteriorate and or rupture = herniate and cause pain, neural compression of roots or cord. C is cervical numbers from 1-8 usually. C-8 followed by t1. Thoracic.

Answer 3

Pinched nerve: Causes neck pain and pain down your arm or into the shoulder area. Usually responds to meds, pt but if it doesn't then surgery is necessary

Answer 4

See below: Not sure what your question is, but it sounds like you are doing physical therapy which is good place to start. If symptoms persist, then surgery may be necessary.

Answer 5

Swelling & tendernes: Lymph nodes in the neck, when exposed to infection by viruses and bacteria will become reactive due to filtering thes organisms out into the lymp tissue. Chemicals are release which may cause swelling as well as overgrowth of the virus or bacteria inside the node. The nods can be under the chin, on the front of the neck and in the back of the neck (referring to the cervical spine) seek advice?

Answer 6

Enlargement and pain: The multiple lymph nodes throughout the neck respond to area infection or inflammation by enlarging and with that become tender.

Answer 7

Spine surgeon: A spine surgeon (orthopedic or neurosurgeon) trained in the implantation of disc replacements can perform this procedure.

Answer 8

Either an orthopedic: Spine surgeon or neurosurgeon who has been trained n this technique.

Answer 9

Spine surgeon: Either a neurosurgeon or a orthopaedic spine surgeon. Check out Spine-health.com.

Answer 10

Yes: The silicone cervical cap can last up to two years with proper care. You should check to make sure that it has no holes or cracks by holding it up to the light. You can also fill the cap with water and make sure that it has no leaks.

Answer 11

There are many: It's very portable, can be inserted up to 6 hors before intercourse--low hassle, the effect is immediate and reversible, it has o hormonal influence and can be used while breast feeding, and its has few serious side effects..

Answer 12

No hormones,easy: The cervical cap is no longer one of the more popular birth control methods but it is a low cost easy method that many can use. It can be inserted up to 6 hrs before intercourse. It is hormone free and effectively blocks sperm from passing into the uterus. Each cap can last about 2 years. It can not be felt by your partner.

Answer 13

A few: Some women are allergic to spermicides, the cap could potentially be moved with some positions, and the cap should not be used when you are menstruating.The risk benefit ratio is very weighted in favor of the cap.

i have cervical disk herniation in c4-c7 region. what should i do?

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