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Will Spondylosis Cause Heart Palpitations?
i am a 44 year old male i was in a car accident 16 years ago now i have a 5mm grade 1 spondylolisthesis L5-S1 witha grade 3 forminal stenosis there is an associated disc protrusion with impingement on the right nerve root. i have currently had a second injection in that area which hasn't giving any relief. i was wondering if i am wasting time with the injections? also i have been have palpatations, i have been told that spondylosis can cause heart palpatations. please some advice or answers.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Spondylosis in your case is unlikely to cause any palpitations considering its level of L5/S1.Nerve impingement with foraminal stenosis can be offered cure through Microdiscectomy with/out Laminectomy.Palpitations can be further assessed through a baseline EKG and 24 HR HOLTER ecg.This can accurately quantify the degree and duration of the conduction disturbances associated with your palpitations.A screening 2 dimensional echo can help to rule out organic heart lesions.Drugs like Beta blockers can help to control the palpitations.Consult your cardiologist for further care.
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Spondylosis in your case is unlikely to cause any palpitations considering its level of L5/S1.Nerve impingement with foraminal stenosis can be offered cure through Microdiscectomy with/out Laminectomy.Palpitations can be further assessed through a baseline EKG and 24 HR HOLTER ecg.This can accurately quantify the degree and duration of the conduction disturbances associated with your palpitations.A screening 2 dimensional echo can help to rule out organic heart lesions.Drugs like Beta blockers can help to control the palpitations.Consult your cardiologist for further care.
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