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What Causes Acute Muscle Pain Around The Shoulders And Neck?
Question: The present symptom is acute muscle pain around the shoulders and neck.
Leading up to this:
Severe headache (just above the neck at the back of the head) - other random aches and pains in back, leg
Blood test showed D-dimer count of 2500 (range 0-250) otherwise bloods OK
Concern the this could lead to DVT (there was pain in the left leg)
Ultra sound scan completed, confirmed that no DVT present
Told that the high D-dimer count was 'not relevant'
Expect that it is a viral condition
What type of viral condition can cause the intense pain now experienced? Is there any treatment apart from
pain killers and anti-inflamatories?
Leading up to this:
Severe headache (just above the neck at the back of the head) - other random aches and pains in back, leg
Blood test showed D-dimer count of 2500 (range 0-250) otherwise bloods OK
Concern the this could lead to DVT (there was pain in the left leg)
Ultra sound scan completed, confirmed that no DVT present
Told that the high D-dimer count was 'not relevant'
Expect that it is a viral condition
What type of viral condition can cause the intense pain now experienced? Is there any treatment apart from
pain killers and anti-inflamatories?
Brief Answer:
Due to viral infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Since DVT has been ruled out there is no need to worry now. A generalized viral infection can cause the muscle pain and headache like you have described. Even a simple flu can cause this.
In addition to the pain killers that you are taking you can get a muscle relaxant prescribed from your physician for an earlier relief. Taking Vitamin C supplements and out of door exercise will add to your immunity and will help in early recovery.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Due to viral infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Since DVT has been ruled out there is no need to worry now. A generalized viral infection can cause the muscle pain and headache like you have described. Even a simple flu can cause this.
In addition to the pain killers that you are taking you can get a muscle relaxant prescribed from your physician for an earlier relief. Taking Vitamin C supplements and out of door exercise will add to your immunity and will help in early recovery.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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