Suggest Treatment For Neck Sprain And Loss Of Balance

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.

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

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