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Question #29594
92 days ago
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What to do for neck pain that radiates to the right arm and causes dizziness and nausea?

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Mera ko five month sa neck pain hota hai or right arm ki taraf gata hai or chakar chakkar sa lagata ha or kai bar to gada chakar lagata ha vomiting si ana lagati ha ma kya karu

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Hello dear I think aapki cervical issues hai Muscular trauma bhi ho sakta hai Kuch test likh raha hun isko karwayo tabhi pata lagega kya problem hai aur bina doctor ko bataye koi dawai nahi leni In test ko neuro surgeon ko dikhana CBC Esr Cervical spine X ray neck Ct scan Mri Hopefully AAP jaldi theek ho Regards

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Hello, Aapke symptoms normal neck pain se thode zyada serious lag rahe hain. Aapko nerve ya cervical spine ka issue ho sakta hai. Agar aapko Severe ghoomne wala chakkar, Bar-bar vomiting, Haath me weakness / numbness ho to urgently nearest hospital visit karein. Ye meri advice hai aapke liye-

1. Ye tests karwaye- CBC, ESR, RBS, HbA1C, X-Rat Cervical Spine AP & Lateral. Ye reports karwa ke share karein.

2. Tab tak ye medicines le lo, symptom relief ke liye- - Tab. Chlorzoxazone + Diclofenac + Paracetamol subah shaam × 5 days. - Tab. Methylcobalamin 1500mcg + Pregabalin 75mg raat ko × 10 days. - Ye medicines sirf aapko rahat dengi, aapko problem khatm nahi karengi. Uske liye aapko tests karwa kar, reports ke hisab se treatment lena padega. - Plus, ek physiotherapist ko bhi consult karein, wo aapke pain mai kaafi help kar sakte hai.

3. Posture correction- Mobile eye level par use karein. Long sitting avoid karein. Har 30–40 min me break.

2. Pain relief ke liye Hot fomentation (garam sek) 15–20 min karein.

3. Neck exercises- Gentle stretching, Strengthening exercises. Yeh long-term solution hai.

Most likely ye cervical spine problem + nerve irritation hai. Posture + physiotherapy is key. Long duration + dizziness ke liye proper checkup zaroori hai.

Dr. Nirav Jain MBBS, D.Fam.Medicine

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Hi!
Clear, point-wise plan for your 5-month neck pain radiating to right arm + dizziness, giddiness & nausea/vomiting sensation:

### Possible Causes
- Most common: Cervical spondylosis / disc problem (cervical radiculopathy) – nerve compression in neck causing arm pain + referred dizziness/nausea.
- Muscle spasm or poor posture (phone/laptop use).
- Less common but important: Vertebrobasilar insufficiency, migraine variant, or inner ear issue.
- Rarely: More serious spinal cord or vascular problems.

### What You Should Do Right Now
- See a doctor soon (within 1-2 days): Start with Orthopedic doctor or Neurologist. Do not ignore radiating pain + dizziness.
- Tests likely needed:
- Cervical spine X-ray (AP + Lateral)
- MRI Cervical spine (best to see disc/nerve compression)
- Possibly blood tests or vertigo evaluation

### Immediate Self-Care (Start Today)
- Rest & Posture: Avoid bending neck forward (phone use). Use one pillow while sleeping. Keep screen at eye level.
- Pain relief: Hot fomentation 15 min twice daily + gentle neck stretches (only if no severe pain).
- Tablet: Paracetamol 650 mg or ibuprofen (if no stomach issue) for pain – short term.
- For dizziness/nausea: Sit or lie down when it starts. Avoid sudden head movements. Stay hydrated.
- Do NOT: Massage forcefully, crack neck, or do heavy exercise/lifting.

### Red Flags – Go to Emergency Immediately
- Severe dizziness with vomiting that doesn’t stop
- Weakness/numbness in arm or legs
- Difficulty walking or balancing

This is often treatable with medicines, physiotherapy & posture correction. Early treatment prevents worsening. Book appointment today!

Dr Nikhil Chauhan
Urologist

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Hello

Neck pain for five months that spreads to the right arm with dizziness and nausea is most often related to a nerve compression problem in the neck such as Cervical spondylosis or Cervical radiculopathy.

You should see a doctor for a proper examination and likely imaging like an X-ray or MRI, especially because the symptoms are long-standing and include giddiness and vomiting. In the meantime, maintain good neck posture, avoid prolonged phone use with the head bent, use a supportive pillow, and apply warm compresses, but seek urgent care if the dizziness becomes severe, you develop weakness in the arm, or persistent vomiting occurs.

Take care

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Hello Aapke symptoms—5 mahine se neck pain, dard right arm tak jaana, chakkar aana (kabhi kabhi bahut tez chakkar), aur kabhi kabhi ulti jaisi feeling—yeh sab milke cervical spine (gardan ki haddi/nerve) se related problem ki taraf ishara karte hain. Yeh aksar cervical spondylosis ya cervical radiculopathy (gardan ki nerves dabna) ki wajah se hota hai.

Aapko kya karna chahiye:

1. Doctor se milen: Aapko ek orthopaedic doctor ya neurologist ko dikhana chahiye. Wo aapka physical examination karenge aur zarurat ho toh MRI cervical spine suggest karenge. 2. Imaging: MRI ya X-ray gardan ka, taaki pata chale koi nerve dab rahi hai ya nahi. 3. Rest & Posture: Mobile, computer, ya TV dekhte waqt gardan seedhi rakhne ki koshish karein. Zyada jhuka ke kaam na karein. 4. Physiotherapy: Doctor ki salah par physiotherapy (neck exercises, muscle strengthening) shuru kar sakte hain. 5. Pain Relief: Doctor ki salah par painkiller ya muscle relaxant diya ja sakta hai.

Warning Signs:
Agar aapko haath ya pair mein kamzori, sujan, ya control mein dikkat ho, ya ulti bahut zyada ho, turant doctor ko dikhayein.

Aapke symptoms ko ignore na karein, specialist se milna zaroori hai.

Thank you

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Neck pain that radiates to your right arm and also causes dizziness and nausea is concerning and it’s important to address these symptoms carefully. First, you need to consider the possibility of a cervical radiculopathy, where a nerve in your neck may be pinched or irritated, often by a herniated disc or other spinal issue. This can sometimes cause the pain and tingling radiating into the arm. The dizziness and nausea could be related to balance issues or even vertigo potentially linked to cervical spine problems or tension headaches. However, your symptoms could also indicate more serious issues like a vertebrobasilar insufficiency, where there’s reduced blood flow in the arteries supplying the brain, which requires immediate medical attention. Go to a doctor or ER immediately if you experience severe headache, sudden confusion, vision changes, difficulty speaking, or limb weakness, as these could be signs of a stroke. For now, focusing on neck exercises, maintaining good posture, and avoiding activities that worsen symptoms might help manage it temporarily, but a comprehensive evaluation by a healthcare provider, possibly including MRI or CT scan of the neck, is advisable. Over-the-counter pain medication like ibuprofen might help relieve minor pain, if it’s safe for you, but don’t rely solely on self-treatment without seeing a doctor. A physiotherapist might recommend appropriate neck strengthening exercises, but only proceed with professional guidance. It’s crucial to address this soon to avoid potential complications.

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Aapke symptoms—neck pain jo right arm tak jaata hai, saath me chakkar aur kabhi vomiting feeling—ye cervical spine problem (nerve compression / cervical spondylosis) ya kabhi-kabhi vertigo (inner ear issue) ki taraf indicate kar sakte hain.

5 mahine se chal raha hai aur arm me radiation ho raha hai, isliye ignore nahi karna chahiye—ye nerve pressure ka sign ho sakta hai.

Aap jaldi se Orthopedic doctor ya Neurologist ko dikhao; wo X-ray/MRI cervical spine ya vertigo evaluation karke proper treatment (physiotherapy, medicines) start karenge.

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