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Is neck stiffness connected with cervical spondylosis?

Health Description
Health Consultation Description: I am a 31 year old female and yet to conceive. Since 9 months I have been facing heaviness of head and stiffness of neck. Sometimes the heaviness of head becomes extreme and I feel it is spinning even at the slightest movement of neck and it is accompanied with bowel movements. I feel that I may faint and the feeling subsides only after passing normal stool. Since 9 months these incidents used to happen on a daily basis especially during the office hours but now it is happening at the rate of one to two times per week. I did MRI brain, cervical spine and ECG of heart. Everything turned out to be normal except detection of mild scoliosis of neck. In the morning when I wake up I do not feel so bad but as the day progresses my stiffness of neck and heavy headedness increases.

Orthopedist told me that I am having cervical vertigo, neurologist told me that I am having posture problems, GP told me that I am suffering from phobic disorder (assured). Now I have a few questions. Am I suffering from any gastrointestinal disorder? (sometimes lower abdomen pains but there is no loss of appetite). Do I have cervical arthritis and can it cause gas problems? Is it possible for intestinal gas to hit the brain? In such cases when bowel is not passed at right time can a patient die? Am I suffering from any cervical spondylosis?

Expert Reply

Condition analysis:
Thanks for your query on this platform. Relax! You are not suffering from any life-threatening disease.

Neither are you suffering from any gastrointestinal problems except occasionally which is normal and could be due to mild gastritis. Cervical arthritis cannot cause gas problems.

Intestinal gas cannot hit the brain because that is impossible as gas is confined to intestines and stomach and there is no connection or pathway between brain, stomach and intestine. Brain is altogether present in different body cavity called as skull.

Yes, you are suffering from cervical spondylosis or arthritis and cause of your head heaviness and stiffness of neck maybe due to cervical spondylosis.

Your MRI (attachment removed to protect patient identity) clearly states that you have posterior intervertebral disc protrusion at fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae combined with your mild neck scoliosis.

I would agree with your neurologist who states that you have postural problems because your symptoms are aggravated when there is stress on your neck due to wrong postures.

Cracking sounds could be due to vertebrae sliding over each other due to disc abnormality and causing muscle spasm and leading to pain and stiffness.

Treatment is to take rest, physiotherapy and medication. You can wear a cervical collar. I would suggest you to consult a neurologist for further treatment, management and physical evaluation. Avoid straining your neck in office.

Instructions:
Turmeric: Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric is another popular remedy for Cervical Spondylosis. In addition, turmeric increases blood circulation, which helps reduce muscle stiffness and pain.

-- Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in a glass of milk. Heat it on low heat for 5 minutes. Allow it to cool, then add a little honey. Drink it 2 times daily.

-- Alternatively, take turmeric capsules 3 times daily. Consult your doctor for the correct dosage.

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