Suggest treatment for swollen and painful neck with history of broken disc
Patient: In 2008 I fell off a wall and broke c-5 and c-6 in my neck yesterday I woke to my neck swollen and very painful I tried ice pack 15 mins on then heat pad 15 mins and 600 mg ibuprophen today the swelling continues and the pain is worse should I go to the emergency room? I have Medicaid coverage. I am male 57 y.o. Otherwise in good health. My b.p. 184 sys 96dia heart rate80 bpm. I am experiencing tingling and some numbness in left arm and hand Doctor: HiU might be having acute disc prolapse with nerve compression If d pain is worse u shud consult and get an MRI doneTill then take analgesics. .rest n use a cevical collar.. local hot fomentation Have a good dayTake care