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MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics

Orthopedist•Delhi
Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding on it.
SPRING BEDS, FOLDING BEDS OR THICK MATRESS ARE HARMFUL
Use no pillow under the head.
DO HOT FOMANTATION.
Paracetamol 250mg OD & SOS x 5days.
Caldikind plus 1tab OD x10.
Do neck, back knee & general exercises.
It may have to be further investigated.
Make sure you are not allergic to any of the medicines you are going to take.
For emergency treatment contacts your nearest hospital or family doctor.
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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You have viral fever and need medicines and rest for 3 days. Stiff neck need to be closely monitored to detect any meningitis.
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Unani Specialist•Kanpur
Maha laxmi vilas ras 125 mg twice a day
sitopiladi avleh 10 gm twice a day
avoid oily and spicy food.
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Hi Lybrate-user,
I understand that you are lactating and have got a neck pain.
Although using these medicines is not a strict no but I would advice not to use them.
Go for physical therapy instead like hot water bottle or pain relieving gels locally.
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Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
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Do x-ray of cervical spines. A person can ease the symptoms of cervical pain/spondylosis with a few simple neck exercises.
1. Neck stretch
keep your body straight.
Push your chin forward in a way that stretches the throat.
Softly tense the neck muscles.
Hold this for 5 seconds.
Return your head to its center position.
Push your head back with the chin held high, and hold for 5 seconds.
Carry out 5 repetitions.
2. Neck tilt
tilt your head forward so that th...more
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General Physician•Faridabad
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Dear User,

Please take steam inhalation 4 times/day for 3 days, do betadine gargle and get tested for COVID 19 (RT-PCR).

Regards
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M.Sc - Psychology, PGDEMS, Bachelor of A...read more

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If so, you may have cervical or Lumbar spondylosis.
Do you have tingling, numbness, weakness or pain in shoulders, Back, lower limbs & arm or hand?
If the answer is yes, then you may also have cervical / Lumbar radiculopathy.
Cervical / Lumbar spondylosis is the general term for age-related wear and tear (osteoarthritis) of the vertebrae and discs in the Spine . It is a common problem starting in the 30’s that develops to affect more than 90% of people older than 65.
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Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
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Do x-ray of cervical spines. A person can ease the symptoms of cervical pain/spondylosis with a few simple neck exercises.
1. Neck stretch
keep your body straight.
Push your chin forward in a way that stretches the throat.
Softly tense the neck muscles.
Hold this for 5 seconds.
Return your head to its center position.
Push your head back with the chin held high, and hold for 5 seconds.
Carry out 5 repetitions.
2. Neck tilt
tilt your head forward so that th...more
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MSPT (Master of Physical Therapy), Bache...read more

Physiotherapist•Gorakhpur
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Go for x ray of whole spine ap.
Check urs crp, esr ,cbc test.
Counslt to physio.
Avoif forward flexion of neck.
For mre detalis counslt online.
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MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi
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The most common cause of acute back or neck pain is a muscle injury, in which muscle fibers stretch too far and tear. Muscle injury may be caused by overuse, such as from heavy lifting, as well as by repetitive motions that put continual stress on the back or neck muscles. Let's have a detailed discussion to ensure proper treatment.
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