Difficult to Turn Over in Bed
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Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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I can't turn over in bed on my own
Difficult to turn over in bed
Hard to turn over in bed
Problem turning in bed
Can't turn over in bed
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About the Symptom
This describes the difficulty to turn or roll over in bed which is due to decreased in mobility.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Neck pain / stiffness
Urinary incontinence
Impossible to walk normally
Numbness of the body
Numbness / sensory disorder
Dysphagia
Recent weight loss
Involuntary movements
Muscle weakness in the limbs
Difficulty breathing / breathlessness
Possible Causes
Generally, Difficult to turn over in bed can be related to:
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy is a group of genetic disorders where a person cannot control their muscle movement due to a loss of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brainstem. It causes muscle wasting and weakness.
- Parkinson's Disease
A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement. It occurs due to nerve cell damage in the brain. The exact cause for PD is unknown. Risk factors include genetics, male gender, old age, and exposure to certain toxins and environmental factors.
- Cervical Spondylosis
A condition in which the neck bones (cervical spine) become damaged due to wear and tear. Risk factors include long periods of desk work and driving, previous neck injuries, and aging.
- Neuropathic Pain
- Lumbar Vertebrae Disk Herniation
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
- Diabetic Neuropathy
Related serious diseases
Sometimes, Difficult to turn over in bed may be related to these serious diseases:
- Cervical Cord Injury
Injury to the spinal cord at the neck level, often caused by falls or accidents.
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Reviewed By:
Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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