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What Causes Pain In Neck Along With Sweating Of Head?
Question: Dear Doctor,
My Present Symptoms:
(1) Sensation or dull pain on the left front side of neck somewhere around Larynx.
(2) Pain on the back side of neck and to be precise on the location which i presume is Internal Juglar Vein which usually gets worse when lying on bed on my belly with heads up, like viewing laptop by lying on belly on a bed.
(3) Sweating of Head Only where in my pillow get drenched and i have to replace it.
(4) Feeling Hot allover the body after a Drinking Session
The Above mentioned symptoms popped up suddenly as per the below time line:
23rd January : Drank 150 ml of Whiskey with water at night around 11 PM
24th January: The above symptoms started showing up since morning which was gradually started to increase in the afternoon and heightened in the evening or night hours.
25th January: Presently back of neck pain is not there but still a pain sensation is their in the frontal part of neck.
Lifestyle
(1) Presently aged 34 Years and weighing 89 KGs in a 5'6" body.
(2) Suffered Jaundice (Hepatitis A) in 2004 due to contaminated water in my college hostel.
(3) Was a staunch alcoholic upto a limit of 200 ml whiskey daily for 4 years from 2008 - 2011 after which i started feeling heaviness in my upper right quadrant, ie, liver area.
(4) Reduced Alcoholic consumption but continued binge drinking on weekends which resulted in Grade 1 Fatty Liver diagnosis with normal LFT in 2013.
(5) Presently i was drinking almost 200+ ml on weekends which resulted in feeling of the above mentioned symptoms which gradually partially suppressed after abstaining from alcohol for 15 days and walking on treadmill at a speed of 7 for half hour daily.
Current Medication (Only Vitamins and supplements):
(1) Ranbaxy Revital : One capsule daily
(2) Ultra Cod Liver Oil + Omega 3 Capsule: One Capsule Twice a Day
(3) XXXXXXX Cabot LIVATONE PLUS: One Capsule Twice a Day
I am going for a business trip for 7 days and due to which i wont be able to access medical facility so as a subject expert, i want to know your opinion on following things:
(1) Am I suffering from Hodgkin Lymphoma or any other types of Cancer
(2) What is the reasons of my present above mentioned symptoms
(3) Do i have to change or alter the above medication combinations as i have taken it without any medical prescription
(4) Kindly advice me further recommendation or treatment strategy inorder to curb these symptoms if it is induced by alcohol and detox my body.
Looking ahead to hear from you.
Thanking You
XXXX
My Present Symptoms:
(1) Sensation or dull pain on the left front side of neck somewhere around Larynx.
(2) Pain on the back side of neck and to be precise on the location which i presume is Internal Juglar Vein which usually gets worse when lying on bed on my belly with heads up, like viewing laptop by lying on belly on a bed.
(3) Sweating of Head Only where in my pillow get drenched and i have to replace it.
(4) Feeling Hot allover the body after a Drinking Session
The Above mentioned symptoms popped up suddenly as per the below time line:
23rd January : Drank 150 ml of Whiskey with water at night around 11 PM
24th January: The above symptoms started showing up since morning which was gradually started to increase in the afternoon and heightened in the evening or night hours.
25th January: Presently back of neck pain is not there but still a pain sensation is their in the frontal part of neck.
Lifestyle
(1) Presently aged 34 Years and weighing 89 KGs in a 5'6" body.
(2) Suffered Jaundice (Hepatitis A) in 2004 due to contaminated water in my college hostel.
(3) Was a staunch alcoholic upto a limit of 200 ml whiskey daily for 4 years from 2008 - 2011 after which i started feeling heaviness in my upper right quadrant, ie, liver area.
(4) Reduced Alcoholic consumption but continued binge drinking on weekends which resulted in Grade 1 Fatty Liver diagnosis with normal LFT in 2013.
(5) Presently i was drinking almost 200+ ml on weekends which resulted in feeling of the above mentioned symptoms which gradually partially suppressed after abstaining from alcohol for 15 days and walking on treadmill at a speed of 7 for half hour daily.
Current Medication (Only Vitamins and supplements):
(1) Ranbaxy Revital : One capsule daily
(2) Ultra Cod Liver Oil + Omega 3 Capsule: One Capsule Twice a Day
(3) XXXXXXX Cabot LIVATONE PLUS: One Capsule Twice a Day
I am going for a business trip for 7 days and due to which i wont be able to access medical facility so as a subject expert, i want to know your opinion on following things:
(1) Am I suffering from Hodgkin Lymphoma or any other types of Cancer
(2) What is the reasons of my present above mentioned symptoms
(3) Do i have to change or alter the above medication combinations as i have taken it without any medical prescription
(4) Kindly advice me further recommendation or treatment strategy inorder to curb these symptoms if it is induced by alcohol and detox my body.
Looking ahead to hear from you.
Thanking You
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Meticulous Examination is necessary
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern and before prescribing the management following points are worth mentioning:
1. Symptoms of larynx disorder depemds upom the cause such as prolonged exposure to irritants ( alcohol in your case) which may cause repeated inflammation, but in order to diagnose a case of larynx disorder you have to include:
.Physical Examination
. Laryngoscppy
. ENT Consultation is advised.
2. Pain in neck from such maneuvers is anatomically normal and is common feature seen in everyone performing work in this way i.e.occupation related, still check with your physician when you get back.
3. Sweating on head can be primary or secondary and to rule out both, necessary examination and investigation like:
. Thyroid Function Test
. Ultrasonography of Adrenal Glands
. CT- Head and Chest X ray should be carried out which can lead to similar symptoms.
4. Symptoms of:
. Pain in neck
. Sweating in head probably goes in favour of Non Hodgkins Lymphoma, so check with blood picture.
PS. Since you are taking multivitamins and hepato protective drugs without prescription there is notuch of concern but contact me directly on: bit.ly/drmunishsood for further necessary assistance.
Dr. Munish
Consultant & Physician
Naimittika
Meticulous Examination is necessary
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern and before prescribing the management following points are worth mentioning:
1. Symptoms of larynx disorder depemds upom the cause such as prolonged exposure to irritants ( alcohol in your case) which may cause repeated inflammation, but in order to diagnose a case of larynx disorder you have to include:
.Physical Examination
. Laryngoscppy
. ENT Consultation is advised.
2. Pain in neck from such maneuvers is anatomically normal and is common feature seen in everyone performing work in this way i.e.occupation related, still check with your physician when you get back.
3. Sweating on head can be primary or secondary and to rule out both, necessary examination and investigation like:
. Thyroid Function Test
. Ultrasonography of Adrenal Glands
. CT- Head and Chest X ray should be carried out which can lead to similar symptoms.
4. Symptoms of:
. Pain in neck
. Sweating in head probably goes in favour of Non Hodgkins Lymphoma, so check with blood picture.
PS. Since you are taking multivitamins and hepato protective drugs without prescription there is notuch of concern but contact me directly on: bit.ly/drmunishsood for further necessary assistance.
Dr. Munish
Consultant & Physician
Naimittika
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