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Suggest Treatment For Neck Pain

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Posted on Tue, 31 Oct 2017
Question: I am sufering from neck pain. I hear in my ears a crackling noise when i move my neck
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Possible Diagnosis: Cervical osteoarthritis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic,

The symptoms you are experiencing is likely due to Osteoarthritis of the cervical spine. Osteoarthritis occurs due to wear and tear occurring in cartilage protecting the intervertebral joints, leading to inflammation and pain.

X-ray of Neck is needed as an initial evaluation.

You can take Advil 400 mg up to 3 times a day to relieve pain in the meanwhile.
Alternate heat and ice therapy to relieve pain and stiffness.
Sleep on comfortable bed and pillow.

Once the diagnosis is confirmed, physical therapy and stretching exercises will be initiated.

Please be advised to follow up with your primary provider for necessary evaluation.

Hope I was able to help you
Please let me know if you need further clarifications,

Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

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Practicing since :2012

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Suggest Treatment For Neck Pain

Brief Answer: Possible Diagnosis: Cervical osteoarthritis Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic, The symptoms you are experiencing is likely due to Osteoarthritis of the cervical spine. Osteoarthritis occurs due to wear and tear occurring in cartilage protecting the intervertebral joints, leading to inflammation and pain. X-ray of Neck is needed as an initial evaluation. You can take Advil 400 mg up to 3 times a day to relieve pain in the meanwhile. Alternate heat and ice therapy to relieve pain and stiffness. Sleep on comfortable bed and pillow. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, physical therapy and stretching exercises will be initiated. Please be advised to follow up with your primary provider for necessary evaluation. Hope I was able to help you Please let me know if you need further clarifications, Regards Dr.Lekshmi