Neck pain and abdominal pain

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A 65 year old male , came to casualty with the c/c of lower backache since 3 days which is radiating to both lower limbs and associated with neck pain since 3 days.

History of present illness
Patient is suffering from lower back ache which is radiating and associated with neck pain .
Difficulty in movement of head 
No history of fever,parasthesia and early morning joint stiffness

History of past Illness 
K/c/o Hypertension since a week/k/c/o DM, CVA,CAD,TB,Asthma

Patient has an RTA 1 year back & underwent s/p Implant in the left femur.

Personal history
Marital status: married
Occupation: Vendor 20 yrs back
Appetite : Normal
Bowels: Regular
Micturition : Normal
Allergies:No
Diet: Vegetarian
Habits: Alcoholic (Regular)

Family history

No significant family history. 


General Examination


Patient was conscious, coherent and cooperative 

No icterus,pallor,lymphadenopathy,clubbing of fingers & toes
Vitals:
Temp - afebrile 
Pr :78bpm
Rr 22cycles/min
BP 120/80 mmhg 
Spo2 98% at room air 







Systemic Examination 


CVS - s1 s2 + ,No murmurs 
RS - BAE + 
Abdomen- scaphoid,nontendor,not palpable,
Liver not palpable
Spleen : not palpable
Bowel sounds :Yes

CNS - 
Conscious
Speech- normal
Neck stiffness- No
Kerning's sign- No
Cranial nerves-normal
Motorsystem-normal
Sensory system-normal
Glasgow scale- normal

Investigations

diagnosis- 
Cervical spondylosis


Treatment
Tab ultracet 
Tab zincovit 
Tab shelcal
Cap myoril
Tab amlong

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