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Medical Advice On Cause Of Dizziness And Surgery For Cervical Discectomy
I had a cervical discectomy and fusion about 7 weeks ago and have been suffering from dizziness ever since. this is my second surgery. this one was at c-3 c-4 i am now fused from c-3 to c-7. my recovery from this one has been more difficult than the first go round. help what might be causing the dizziness and how long will it last?
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
Thank you for thee question.I would suggest you to wear cervical collar and also practice isometric cervical exercises under a physiotherapist, avoid active movements of neck or active exercises Take neurobion forte tab once a day for 3 weeks. Also get your blood pressure measured up twice daily for 3 days .Take shellcal 500mg BD and Vitamin D sachet once a week for 8 weeks, if dizziness continues, then consult your surgeon again
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