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Cervical (neck) spondylosis
A condition involving changes to the bones, discs, and joints of the neck that occur naturally when aging.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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A 50-year old asked:
How to know if I have cervical (neck) spondylosis?
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A 37-year old asked:
I need help! How do I know if I have cervical (neck) spondylosis?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Do you have recommendations for reducing headaches at the base of the skull that are cervicogenic? I have cervical spondylosis. Neck/upper back tight.
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A 33-year old female asked:
Sometimes my sternum pops when i move my head back. I have cervical spondylosis and neck pops, but this is sternum. Why does it pop?
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A 53-year old female asked:
Have cervical spondylosis. Strained neck 3 weeks ago. Did 5 sessions of physio. Took celebrax. Not much improvement. Next course of action by doctor?
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A 50-year old female asked:
To diagnose cervicogenic dizziness caused by which Disc of my neck with cervical spondylosis, which specialist should I consult first ? I got cervical X ray films already. Neurologist, Orthopedic ?
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A 48-year old male asked:
Can cervical spondylosis cause neck pain, night sweats, lightheadedness and breathlessness? I have already had cardiologist rule out heart disease from tests?
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A 43-year old asked:
Feel slight pain in my neck. I also have cervical spondylosis. What could be wrong?
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A 45-year old asked:
What does cervical spondylosis feel like, a tight neck?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Is it safe to drive two wheeler if I have cervical and lumbar spondylosis it pains in neck if i drive but its my necassity?
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A 54-year old female asked:
6 months n 20 sessions of pt. Still neck n shoulder pain.How effective is steroid jab for herniated cervical discs n spondylosis? Risks?Other options?
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A 42-year old asked:
My mother (age 62) has cervical spondylosis and has excruciating pain in neck. What can she do for the pain?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Hit in neck 7wks ago mri-chronic cervical spondylosis c56c67 degenerative bony narrowings left sided associated mild left facet arthropathy. Worried?
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A 53-year old female asked:
Have cervical spondylosis c5-c6, c6-c7, in pain, wearing neck brace. Was told hanging my head upside down is good for recovery. Any truth in that?
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A 34-year old female asked:
Ear pain & pressure. Could it be related to cervical spondylosis? Having some pain down neck and upper back, too.
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A 32-year old female asked:
Dr said I have cervical spondylosis I have lots of pain on my shoulders arms and i get cramps when i move my hands and neck i get dizziness at times?
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A 48-year old male asked:
Could cervical spondylosis cause bad neck pain and tightness and tightness as well as symptoms of night sweats and lightheadedness and breathlessness?
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A 41-year old female asked:
I have spondylosis and stenosis and several other issues in my cervical spine. Today I started to experience a new symptom. My collar bone has a lump, swelling and pain from it to my neck. Is this relates to my cervical issues or something else?
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A 41-year old female asked:
I have spondylosis and stenosis and several other issues in my cervical spine. Today I started to experience a new symptom. My collar bone has a lump, swelling and pain from it to my neck. Is this related to my cervical issues or something else?
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A 36-year old female asked:
Pain in Lt shoulder blade/neck,pins& needles, clumsiness & arm weakness. Mri showed cervical Osteophyte. Does this mean I have cervical spondylosis?
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A 54-year old female asked:
Cervical spondylosis n herniated discs c4-c5, c5-c6. Neck, shoulder pain. Tingling sensation on hand. Going for chiropractic treatment. Any danger?
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A 36-year old female asked:
41yo male-pain in back of neck, radiating 2 left shoulder, sometime 2 left hand joint, fingers x10 days; dx cervical spondylosis.best treatment option?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Chronic r arm/shoulder pain x6yrs. 2 wrist surgeries & radial nerve release gave zero relief. Current CT angio neck report said modest cervical spondylosis. Could this be the cause of my arm pain?
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A 36-year old female asked about a 40-year old female:
Best treatment for cervical spondylosis, pain in back of neck, left shoulder/hand joints/fingers & also down spine & legs in 41yo male, ecg normal?
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A 41-year old female asked:
I am a 41 yr. Old female. 5 ft tall & 98 lbs. Just received X-ray report stating severe spondylosis in mid cervical spine. What does this mean. ?
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A 56-year old female asked:
MRI shows multilevel cervical spondylosis throughout cervical spine most severe C4-5 & C5-6 resulting in complete effacement of CSF & moderate spinal canal stenosis; no abnormal cord signal. What does this mean & how dangerous is it?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Does cervical spine or lumbar spine surgery have the best prognosis and ease of surgery? Is artificial disc replacement or fusion surgery best for treating cervical spondylosis?
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A 44-year old asked:
What is meaning of spondylosis cervical with radiculopathy?
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A 52-year old female asked:
Can cervical & lumb spondylosis cause u 2 walk sideways . Feeling like walking 2 the left ?
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A 21-year old male asked:
I am having pain in my neck and I am also suffering from spondylosis ..............What physical exercise i can do for my neck to reduce the pain ?
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