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    Neck Disorders, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Improvised Treatment
    Neck Disorders, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Improvised Treatment
    Neck Disorders, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Improvised Treatment
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    Neck Disorders, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Improvised Treatment

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    This book describes Neck Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment and Improvised Treatment
    The cervical spine in the neck is made up of seven bones called vertebrae, which are separated by discs filled with a cushioning gel-like substance.
    The cervical discs both stabilize the neck and allow it to turn smoothly from side to side and bend forward to back
    Discs allow the body to move in the way that the person wants.
    They also provide cushion for the body, acting as a shock absorber.
    Over time, these natural shock absorbers become worn and can start to degenerate.
    Decades of bending, lifting, turning, and twisting can really take their toll on the neck.
    Considering all that repetitive stress, it's no surprise that about two-thirds of people will experience neck pain at some point in their lives.
    Cervical disc disease goes beyond just a pain in the neck, though.
    A degenerative process can cause radiating pain, as well as numbness and weakness in the shoulders, arm, and hand.
    That discomfort and loss of mobility can have a major impact on the career, family, and quality of life.
    The space between the vertebrae narrows and nerve roots become pinched.
    As degenerative disc disease progresses, the neck becomes less flexible, and the person may feel neck pain and stiffness, especially towards the end of the day.
    When the disc breaks open or bulges out, putting pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots, it is known as a herniated disc or "slipped disc."
    While cervical disc disease is generally a slow process, a herniated disc sometimes can occur quickly after an injury or trauma to the neck.
    The most common and obvious symptoms of cervical degenerative disc disease are neck pain and a stiff neck.
    When one of these conditions presses on one or more of the many nerves running through the spinal cord, the person also can develop pain, numbness, or weakness radiating down the shoulder, arm, and hand.
    Neck pain
    For many people, neck pain is a temporary condition that disappears with time.
    Others need medical diagnosis and treatment to relieve their symptoms.
    Neck pain may result from abnormalities in the soft tissues—the muscles, ligaments, and nerves—as well as in bones and disks of the spine
    Cervical Disk Degeneration (Spondylosis)

    In cervical disk degeneration (which typically occurs in people age 40 years and older), the normal gelatin-like center of the disk degenerates and the space between the vertebrae narrows.
    As the disk space narrows, added stress is applied to the joints of the spine causing further wear and degenerative disease.
    Injury
    Since the neck is so flexible and because it supports the head, it is extremely vulnerable to injury.
    Motor vehicle or diving accidents, contact sports, and falls may result in neck injury
    The person will likely have a neurological exam to test the strength, reflexes, and the sensation in the arm and hand, if they are affected.
    Imaging tests such as X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography (CT) scans can help the doctor visualize the spinal cord to pinpoint the source of the neck pain.
    Immediate medical care should also be sought when an injury causes pain in the neck that radiates down the arms and legs.
    The first line in treatment for cervical disc disease is over-the-counter pain medications
    The doctor might prescribe steroids or narcotic painkillers if over-the-counter medications are not working.
    Physical therapy is another treatment option for cervical disc disease
    The main surgery for degenerative disc disease is called a diskectomy
    Diskectomy may also be followed by cervical fusion
    Once symptoms improve, the person should prevent the next occurrence.

    TABLE OF CONTENT
    Introduction
    Chapter 1 Neck Disorders
    Chapter 2 Neck Pain
    Chapter 3 Cervical Spondylosis
    Chapter 4 Neck injury
    Chapter 5 Whiplash

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKenneth Kee
    Release dateSep 5, 2019
    ISBN9780463633335
    Neck Disorders, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Improvised Treatment
    Author

    Kenneth Kee

    Medical doctor since 1972.Started Kee Clinic in 1974 at 15 Holland Dr #03-102, relocated to 36 Holland Dr #01-10 in 2009.Did my M.Sc (Health Management ) in 1991 and Ph.D (Healthcare Administration) in 1993.Dr Kenneth Kee is still working as a family doctor at the age of 74However he has reduced his consultation hours to 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours inthe afternoon.He first started writing free blogs on medical disorders seen in the clinic in 2007 on http://kennethkee.blogspot.com.His purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of his patients which is also his dissertation for his Ph.D (Healthcare Administration). He then wrote an autobiography account of his journey as a medical student to family doctor on his other blog http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.comThis autobiography account “A Family Doctor’s Tale” was combined with his early “A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders” into a new Wordpress Blog “A Family Doctor’s Tale” on http://ken-med.com.From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 1000 eBooks.He apologized for typos and spelling mistakes in his earlier books.He will endeavor to improve the writing in futures.Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.The later books go into more details of medical disorders.He has published 1000 eBooks on various subjects on health, 1 autobiography of his medical journey, another on the autobiography of a Cancer survivor, 2 children stories and one how to study for his nephew and grand-daughter.The purpose of these simple guides is to educate patient on health disorders and not meant as textbooks.He does not do any night duty since 2000 ever since Dr Tan had his second stroke.His clinic is now relocated to the Buona Vista Community Centre.The 2 units of his original clinic are being demolished to make way for a new Shopping Mall.He is now doing some blogging and internet surfing (bulletin boards since the 1980's) startingwith the Apple computer and going to PC.The entire PC is upgraded by himself from XT to the present Pentium duo core.The present Intel i7 CPU is out of reach at the moment because the CPU is still expensive.He is also into DIY changing his own toilet cistern and other electric appliance.His hunger for knowledge has not abated and he is a lifelong learner.The children have all grown up and there are 2 grandchildren who are even more technically advanced than the grandfather where mobile phones are concerned.This book is taken from some of the many articles in his blog (now with 740 posts) A Family Doctor’s Tale.Dr Kee is the author of:"A Family Doctor's Tale""Life Lessons Learned From The Study And Practice Of Medicine""Case Notes From A Family Doctor"

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      Neck Disorders, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Improvised Treatment - Kenneth Kee

      Neck Disorders,

      A

      Simple

      Guide

      To

      The Condition,

      Diagnosis,

      Treatment

      And

      Improvised Treatment

      By

      Dr Kenneth Kee

      M.B.,B.S. (Singapore)

      Ph.D (Healthcare Administration)

      Copyright Kenneth Kee 2019 Smashwords Edition

      Published by Kenneth Kee at Smashwords.com

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated

      To my wife Dorothy

      And my children

      Carolyn, Grace

      And Kelvin

      This book describes Neck Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment and Improvised Treatment which is seen in some of my patients in my Family Clinic

      (What You Need to Treat Neck Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment and Improvised Treatment)

      This e-Book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If the patient would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader.

      If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy.

      Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Introduction

      I have been writing medical articles for my blog: http://kennethkee.blogspot.com (A Simple Guide to Medical Disorder) for the benefit of my patients since 2007.

      My purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of my patients.

      Health Education was also my dissertation for my Ph.D (Healthcare Administration).

      I then wrote an autobiography account of my journey as a medical student to family doctor on my other blog: http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.com.

      This autobiography account A Family Doctor’s Tale was combined with my early A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders into a new Wordpress Blog A Family Doctor’s Tale on http://kenkee481.wordpress.com.

      From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 800 eBooks.

      Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.

      For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.

      The later books go into more details of medical disorders.

      The first chapter is always from my earlier blogs which unfortunately tends to have typos and spelling mistakes.

      Since 2013, I have tried to improve my spelling and writing.

      As I tried to bring you the latest information about a disorder or illness by reading the latest journals both online and offline, I find that I am learning more and improving on my own medical knowledge in diagnosis and treatment for my patients.

      Just by writing all these simple guides I find that I have learned a lot from your reviews (good or bad), criticism and advice.

      I am sorry for the repetitions in these simple guides as the second chapters onwards have new information as compared to my first chapter taken from my blog.

      I also find repetition definitely help me and maybe some readers to remember the facts in the books more easily.

      I apologize if these repetitions are irritating to some readers.

      Chapter 1

      Neck and Disorders

      (Chapter from A Simple Guide to Neck Functions 2013 by Kenneth Kee)

      The Neck

      The neck (cervical spine) is composed of vertebrae that begin in the upper torso and end at the base of the skull.

      The bony vertebrae along with the ligaments (which are comparable to thick rubber bands) and muscles provide stability to the spine.

      The muscles allow for support and motion.

      The neck has a significant amount of motion and supports the weight of the head.

      Since it is less protected than the rest of the spine, the neck can be vulnerable to injury and disorders that produce pain and restrict motion.

      Cervical Discs: The Natural Shock Absorbers

      The cervical spine in the neck is made up of seven bones called vertebrae, which are separated by discs filled with a cushioning gel-like substance.

      The cervical discs both stabilize the neck and allow it to turn smoothly from side to side and bend forward to back

      Discs allow the body to move in the way that the person wants.

      They also provide cushion for the body, acting as a shock absorber.

      Over time, these natural shock absorbers become worn and can start to degenerate.

      Decades of bending, lifting, turning, and twisting can really take their toll on the neck.

      Considering all that repetitive stress, it's no surprise that about two-thirds of people will experience neck pain at some point in their lives.

      Cervical disc disease goes beyond just a pain in the neck, though.

      A degenerative process can cause radiating pain, as well as numbness and weakness in the shoulders, arm, and hand.

      That discomfort and loss of mobility can have a major impact on the career, family, and quality of life.

      The space between the vertebrae narrows and nerve roots become pinched.

      This process is known as cervical degenerative disc disease.

      Research finds that about 25% of people without symptoms under age 40, and 60% over age 40 have some degree of degenerative disc disease.

      As degenerative disc disease progresses, the neck becomes less flexible, and the person may feel neck pain and stiffness, especially towards the end of the day.

      When the disc breaks open or bulges out, putting pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots, it is known as a herniated disc or slipped disc.

      While cervical disc disease is generally a slow process, a herniated disc sometimes can occur quickly after an injury or trauma to the neck.

      The most common and obvious symptoms of cervical degenerative disc disease are neck pain and a stiff neck.

      When one of these conditions presses on one or more of the many nerves running through the spinal cord, the person also can develop

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