Cervical Radiculopathy is a condition that irritates a nerve in the cervical spine or neck resulted from the pain and neurological symptoms. The patient's specific cervical radiculopathy symptoms will depend primarily on the nerve that is affected. There are various types of radiculopathy: C5 radiculopathy, C6 radiculopathy, C7 radiculopathy, C8 radiculopathy.
Some of the common causes of Cervical Radiculopathy:-
- Cervical Spinal Stenosis
- Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
- Cervical Herniated Disc
Some of the symptoms of Cervical Radiculopathy:-
- Pain in the affected area
- Neck pain
- Headaches in the back of your head
- Weakness or numbness in the affected area
When should you consult a doctor?
Consult a doctor if you have signs of cervical radiculopathy. The conservative methods may help in less severe cases but the severe cases may need surgery to recover.
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