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What Causes Swollen Neck And Breathlessness After Spinal Fusion?

I had 3 disk replaced with fusion I can t swallow very well my neck Is swollen and can t breath very well at times and always in pain that goes down my left arm, I also get very dizzy when I lean over and when I walk a lot sometimes I pass out, I never had already these problems till after the surgery the doctor says that he doest understands he never had problems like it. What would cause all this?
Tue, 9 Apr 2019
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Hello,

As post spinal fusion surgery there might be small inflammation in the muscles of the incision which may be leading to disturbances in the normal physiological of the muscle.

Due to inflammation, there might be a feeling of soreness. Due to soreness, there might be a mild disruption in the vascular supply. Due to pain, it is common to feel breathlessness.

I Will advice you to do simple exercises for the upper limbs and neck. This will help the muscles to regain its muscle property and will even help to reduce pain, inflammation and dizziness.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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What Causes Swollen Neck And Breathlessness After Spinal Fusion?

Hello, As post spinal fusion surgery there might be small inflammation in the muscles of the incision which may be leading to disturbances in the normal physiological of the muscle. Due to inflammation, there might be a feeling of soreness. Due to soreness, there might be a mild disruption in the vascular supply. Due to pain, it is common to feel breathlessness. I Will advice you to do simple exercises for the upper limbs and neck. This will help the muscles to regain its muscle property and will even help to reduce pain, inflammation and dizziness. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist