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Suggest Treatment For Neck Sprain And Loss Of Balance

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Posted on Sat, 6 Aug 2016
Question: Hi.. I feel loss of balance and also feel that i would fall if i get up. Few days back had sprain in my neck.
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Answered by Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
involvement of Posterior Column of Spinal Cord in the Cervical Region.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you feel loss of balance and also feel that you would fall if you get up and few days ago you had sprain in your neck

Loss of Balance + Sprain in Neck Suggest involvement of Posterior Column of Spinal Cord in the Cervical Region.

To know the Extend and Level of Problem, we need to do a
1. Clinical Examination
2. Examination of Neck Movements
3. Examination of Tenderness
4. Detailed Muscle Power Charting
5. Elucidation of Superficial and Deep Reflexes
6. Examination of Sensory System
7. Examination of Position Sense
8. Examination of Vibration Sense
9. Examination of Touch

Please consult a Neurosurgeon for Clinical Examination and Further Evaluation

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.

-oOo-

PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.

PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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Suggest Treatment For Neck Sprain And Loss Of Balance

Brief Answer: involvement of Posterior Column of Spinal Cord in the Cervical Region. Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you feel loss of balance and also feel that you would fall if you get up and few days ago you had sprain in your neck Loss of Balance + Sprain in Neck Suggest involvement of Posterior Column of Spinal Cord in the Cervical Region. To know the Extend and Level of Problem, we need to do a 1. Clinical Examination 2. Examination of Neck Movements 3. Examination of Tenderness 4. Detailed Muscle Power Charting 5. Elucidation of Superficial and Deep Reflexes 6. Examination of Sensory System 7. Examination of Position Sense 8. Examination of Vibration Sense 9. Examination of Touch Please consult a Neurosurgeon for Clinical Examination and Further Evaluation Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. -oOo- PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback. PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno