Diagnose as CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS

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Cervical spondylosis can lead to chronic pain and stiffness in the neck that may also lead numbness of the upper extremities. 

• Well the most common symptoms with which these patients approach the doctor are
  1- Pain and stiffness in the neck.
  2-The pain and stiffness could be confined to the neck alone
  3-There could be radiation of the pain from the neck to the right hand
  4-There could be radiation of the pain from the neck to the left hand
  5-There could be radiation of the pain from the neck to the back of the head
  6-There could be giddiness associated with pain and stiffness
  7-There could be only pain in the upper arm 
  8-There could be numbness in the tips of the fingers
  9-These above symptoms could all suggest that you could be suffering from a condition known as cervical spondylosis
• Neck stiffness and pain may be worse with upright activities.
• Numbness and weakness may appear in the arms, hands, and fingers, and weakness in the legs.
• May feel or hear grinding or popping in the neck when you move.
• Muscle spasms or headaches.
• May feel irritable and fatigue, disturb sleep and impair your ability to work.

The diagnosis is usually through physical examination and imaging.

• Physical exam - the doctor may identify tender spots along the neck and evaluate your ability to move  the neck in various directions. The function of the nerves and muscles in the arms and legs may be tested.
• Imaging - X-rays and MRI studies may be used to show bone spur and other abnormalities and reveal the extent of damage to the cervical spine. 

 What is Cervical Spine ?

The cervical spine is made up of small circular bones (vertebrae) stacked on top of each other. Between each vertebrae is an intervertebral disc which acts like a shock absorber and allows flexibility of the spine. Muscles and ligaments run between, and are attached to, the vertebrae. Nerves from the spinal cord pass between the vertebrae going to the shoulder, neck, arm, and upper chest.

Neck pain is one of the most common problems that one encounters in day to day life. It is probably as common as common cold. Cervical spondylosis may be caused by one or more of several complaints. A very common mistake is to perceive the cause of illness as a singular factor. Treating the patient for a single factor like a spur seen on X-ray or a slipped disc in the neck seen on a myelogram or CT scan need not always completely alleviate the patient's suffering. Many a time reference to a specialist also may not prove fruitful.

Cervical Spondylosis is more frequently seen in women than men. Most people will experience neck pain at some point in their life. It is very important to attempt to ascertain the facts that can cause it.