My dad is diagnosed with narrowing between c5 & c6 which is causing pressure on the nerve. The doctor has diagnosed for immediate surgery. Wanted opinion if same can be cured non surgically. We have consulted dr and may be consulting surgeon also. Kindly suggest.

Dr. N C GuptaOrthopedist52yrs exp

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Kindly show me a photograph of the affected part. Rule out diabetes & vit. D deficiency or any other metabolic disorder. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it. Spring beds, folding beds or thick matress are harmful Do hot fomantation. Paracetamol 250mg od & sos x 5days. Caldikind plus 1tab od x10. Do neck, back & general exercises. It may have to be further investigated. You will need other supportive medicines also. Make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take. If it does not give relief in 4-5days, contact me again. Do not ignore. It could be beginning of a serious problem. If some one has advised immediate surgery, it must be worked up with out waste of time. If you are nearby you may contact me at 09810012688. 

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