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What Causes Cervical Pain Along With Numbness In The Arms?
Hi Doctor, I have been diagnosed with cervical neck, there is spasm and pain. The initial symptoms were numbness and tingling feeling in arms. The x ray is done. they say there is a pinched nerve causing all these. Asked me to do light neck exercises and cervical traction. But besides all the above mentioned conditions I have rapid heart beat, which is constant and slightly feel light headed. N slight discomfort in left ear too.
Wed, 9 Aug 2017
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
hi, Thanks for the query, I understand your concern. Numbness in arms, discomfort in ear are due to cervical spondylitis causing nerve pinching. Similarly cervical spondylitis with sympathetic nerve compression can cause rapid heart rate & lightheaded feel too. You need to consult the spinal surgeon for treatment either by ADCF surgery on spine to relieve the pressure on nerves ( because there is no effect of palliative treatment )/ consult a cardiologist for fast heart rate. Thanks
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What Causes Cervical Pain Along With Numbness In The Arms?
hi, Thanks for the query, I understand your concern. Numbness in arms, discomfort in ear are due to cervical spondylitis causing nerve pinching. Similarly cervical spondylitis with sympathetic nerve compression can cause rapid heart rate & lightheaded feel too. You need to consult the spinal surgeon for treatment either by ADCF surgery on spine to relieve the pressure on nerves ( because there is no effect of palliative treatment )/ consult a cardiologist for fast heart rate. Thanks