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Suggest Treatment For Soreness In Left Side Of Neck

Posted on Mon, 5 Oct 2015

Question: I was to,d it's a simpke stiff neck but the bone by left ear is sore and head left side is sore to touch. I've taken muscle relaxer for 3nites, no affect. I'm a bit concerned

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be cervical spondylitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think you may be having neck muscle spasm with cervical spondylitis. I would suggest you following.
1.Hot water fomentation
2.Avoid using very high pillow
3.Tablet Myospaz or Myoril one to two tablet daily.
4.Avoid any jerky activity like travelling, weight lifting.
5.Volitran ointment local application.
Some time there can be enlarge cervical lymph nodes which can present in same way.If there is fever or nodes like feeling in neck then you might need to take antibiotics also.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
I hope you will

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (37 minutes later)

Could my head also be sore to the touch?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes nerve pain can go in head also

Detailed Answer:
hello,
Sometime nerve pain can go in head also. It can be sore to touch. But it is nothing to be worried. If there is pain in hand then you can also add tablet Pregabalin M one daily.
thanks

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj