Health & Environment

Hand Clumsiness and Phone Drops May Signal Cervical Myelopathy

Hindustan Times57m
THE BRIEF
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Frequent phone drops, hand clumsiness, and difficulty with buttons can indicate a spinal cord issue in the neck known as Cervical Myelopathy.

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The condition occurs when the spinal cord gets compressed in the cervical spine due to age-related changes like arthritis and bulging discs.

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Doctors advise getting a medical evaluation involving a cervical spine MRI if symptoms are accompanied by numbness, tingling, or balance problems.