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Could You Give Me Advise For The Back And Neck Pain And Difficulty In Swallowing After The Surgeries For Neck And Back, X-rays Being Normal?
hi my name is PATTY and i have had neck and back surgery my neck was in june 2013 and my back in oct. 2013 i have not felt any better in fact things are getting worse my newest systom is when i lay down its very hard to swallow and im up all night and its really scary and besides that the pain in my neck and back gets worse every day i tell the doctor something is wrong they take xray and say everything looks fine and i say is not is there any advice you can give me please and thank you
As per your history and reports there is possibility of mass pushing oesophagus post surgery may be due to hematoma collection. I will advise to do MRI and if required upper GI endoscopy.
Till time drink more water and improve immunity by taking healthy food.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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Could You Give Me Advise For The Back And Neck Pain And Difficulty In Swallowing After The Surgeries For Neck And Back, X-rays Being Normal?
Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history and reports there is possibility of mass pushing oesophagus post surgery may be due to hematoma collection. I will advise to do MRI and if required upper GI endoscopy. Till time drink more water and improve immunity by taking healthy food. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care