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Does An Indentation Below My C7 Which Had Inflamed Need Medical Attention?

I have a prominent c7 which became inflamed and the doctor placed steroid shots around the c7. It took care of the pain. Over the last year or so I have noticed an indention below the c7. It s looking worse. It dips in significantly. I really don t have any pain with it other than stiffness. I have mild degenerative disc at c5 and 6. It just looks really strange. Should I have it checked further? Anything I can do to prevent it from getting worse?
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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All u need to do is physiotherapy. Unless u get pain / weakness / tingling / numbness going down yr arms, any electric current like sensation going down yr arms or leg / weakness in legs, loss of balance, loss of bowel / bladder control; u dont need to have follow up of your neck with MRI. Just follow with a physiatrist.
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Does An Indentation Below My C7 Which Had Inflamed Need Medical Attention?

All u need to do is physiotherapy. Unless u get pain / weakness / tingling / numbness going down yr arms, any electric current like sensation going down yr arms or leg / weakness in legs, loss of balance, loss of bowel / bladder control; u dont need to have follow up of your neck with MRI. Just follow with a physiatrist.