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A rather generic term which means you have irritation/inflamation of one or more of the nerves that exit from your neck vertebrae. It is Not a ruptured cervical disc but it may give you symptoms that are similar in nature..but your MRI is probably negative for a herniated or ruptured disc..so they call it cervical neuritis.
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∙ 12y agoCervical neuritis is where you have pressure on the nerves that come out of the cervical spine with is neck area of the spine. The following symptoms will be experienced in one or both of the arms.
The main symptoms of neuritis are
- tingling and burning sensation
- stabbing pains in the affected nerves
In more sever cases
- numbness
- loss of sensation
- paralysis of the nearby muscles
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What body system is neuritis related to?
Neuritis is inflammation of a nerve, so it relates to the nervous system.
What age does Optic neuritis strike?
Optic neuritis tends to afflict young adults with an average age in their 30s
What is the main term for auditory neuritis?
neuro
Why is amiltriptyline prescribed for ulnar neuritis?
It slows nerve impulses
What is lumbosacral neuritis?
Lumbosacral neuritis is characterized by the nerves in the lumbar area of the spine being inflamed. Pain in the lower back and pain shooting down the legs are both common symptoms.
What is medical billing code 723.4?
Code: 723.4 Descr: * Brachia neuritis or radiculitis NOS, Cervical radiculitis, * Radicular syndrome of upper limbs
What does ICD9 code 723.4 mean?
ICD 9 CM Code 723.4 - Brachia neuritis or radiculitis Cervical radiculitis Radicular syndrome of upper limbs
How is optic neuritis treated?
Treatment of optic neuritis with steroids is controversial
What body system is neuritis related to?
Neuritis is inflammation of a nerve, so it relates to the nervous system.
Is optic neuritis related to multiple sclerosis?
There is a strong association between optic neuritis and MS
Does optic neuritis affect women more?
Seventy-five percent of patients with optic neuritis are women
What age does Optic neuritis strike?
Optic neuritis tends to afflict young adults with an average age in their 30s
What has the author Guy Hains written?
Guy Hains has written: 'Post-traumatic neuritis' -- subject(s): Neuritis
What is use neurobion?
Painful neuritis
Can neuritis come from cirrhosis?
Yes
What is the term for inflammation of the nerve?
Neuritis
What is a term for inflammation of the nerves?
Neuritis
