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Suggest Treatment For Severe Neck Twitches Along With Pain
Question: well.. i am 13 and for a few years now i've been having bad neck twitches. it is usually in the right side of my head but sometimes in the left too. i have done some research but nothing seems to fit it. it starts with a twitch to the left side ( my heads twitches left) then pain will shoot through my neck.. sometimes leading to laying down and crying. i have to hold it but it seems like if i touch the spot it would get worse. it feels almost like a burning feeling (it gets to like its hot) then it will last for a few seconds or even a minute then all of a sudden ill be fine. It is only in my upper neck (when it happens i feel numb) its located like a few inches behind my ear right under ( or at the bottom) my skull (back of head.)
it is hard to explain but this is the best i can do. can someone please tell me what i have or what it is. (forgot to say - it has gotten more frequent) please help!
it is hard to explain but this is the best i can do. can someone please tell me what i have or what it is. (forgot to say - it has gotten more frequent) please help!
Brief Answer:
Could be due to electrolyte imbalance or muscle fatigue
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have carefully gone through the details provided. It seems that you are sufferring from muscle spasms. It is generally associated with muscle fatigue or electrolyte imbalance. There are a few things that I would suggest:
* Take plenty of juicy fruits including citrus fruits. They contain potassium and should be helpful.
* Take calcium supplements.
* Do static neck exercises. A google search will give you the techniques.
* Get a X ray cervical spine - AP and lateral done to rule out any anatomical predisposition.
* Get your eye power checked.
Try these. Let me know if I could be of further assistance.
Regards
Could be due to electrolyte imbalance or muscle fatigue
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have carefully gone through the details provided. It seems that you are sufferring from muscle spasms. It is generally associated with muscle fatigue or electrolyte imbalance. There are a few things that I would suggest:
* Take plenty of juicy fruits including citrus fruits. They contain potassium and should be helpful.
* Take calcium supplements.
* Do static neck exercises. A google search will give you the techniques.
* Get a X ray cervical spine - AP and lateral done to rule out any anatomical predisposition.
* Get your eye power checked.
Try these. Let me know if I could be of further assistance.
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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