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A 30-year-old male asked:
I have cervical disk herniation in c4-c7 region. what should i do?
4 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
44 years experience
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.
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Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 57 years experience
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.
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Dr. Bikash Boseanswered
Neurosurgery 46 years experience
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
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Dr. Anthony Fillyanswered
Radiology 27 years experience
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.
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Last updated Dec 10, 2013
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