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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Swelling Above The Collarbone
Question: hi
my husband is having a swelling above the left collarbone area with severe pain in neck, shoulder and arm all left side. there is intermittent fever of around 102 degree centigrade. also there is tingling sensation and numbness in the left hand. there is no infection as revealed from blood test and xray report also normal. what is the problem, please clarify?
my husband is having a swelling above the left collarbone area with severe pain in neck, shoulder and arm all left side. there is intermittent fever of around 102 degree centigrade. also there is tingling sensation and numbness in the left hand. there is no infection as revealed from blood test and xray report also normal. what is the problem, please clarify?
Brief Answer:
Compression of nerve root in cervical spine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Due to compression of nerve root in cervical spine there is tingling numbness and pain associated with it.
I will advise him to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic like pregabalin and methylcobalamin medication can be started consulting your doctor.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. He can consult physiotherapist for help.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Compression of nerve root in cervical spine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Due to compression of nerve root in cervical spine there is tingling numbness and pain associated with it.
I will advise him to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic like pregabalin and methylcobalamin medication can be started consulting your doctor.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. He can consult physiotherapist for help.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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