Patient's question:
The child has been experiencing headaches since elementary school. They often occur when tired or stressed, but now they happen even when not tired. The child can no longer attend school normally. During episodes, they experience numbness in their limbs, swelling in certain parts of their forehead, trembling, and hiccups. The child often says their neck feels blocked. The pain starts in the back, then moves to the neck, and finally to the head. Examination results show abnormal jugular veins and an inverted physiological curve in the neck.Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, it may be caused by cervical spondylosis. It is recommended that you have a cervical CT scan to see the specific condition. Treatment generally involves traction, massage, and physical therapy, combined with medication such as Jiefukang. Pay attention to appropriate neck movement in daily life and avoid maintaining the same posture for too long. It usually gradually improves. The occurrence of pediatric orthopedic diseases severely affects the patient's health. In addition to symptomatic treatment, patients need to pay more attention to daily care. It is recommended to eat more vegetables and fruits, and consume more calcium-rich foods to avoid or reduce the chance of onset.