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What Causes Stiff Neck, Headache And Pain In Ear?
Question: My husband has a stiff neck & headache in back of head. Pain in back of head- temples ears?
Brief Answer:
Seems to be muscle sprain with resultant muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
From the description that you have provided, it seems that your husband has suffered a muscle sprain with resultant muscle spasm causing his symptoms. He need to provide rest to the neck- preferably use a cervical collar. Avoid massaging the area. Doing a hot fomentation will be helpful. Avoid all overhead activities and do not use a pillow.
In case the pain is persistent even after taking a mild pain killer, then he might need stronger prescription medicines like muscle relaxants after consulting your orthopedician.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Seems to be muscle sprain with resultant muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
From the description that you have provided, it seems that your husband has suffered a muscle sprain with resultant muscle spasm causing his symptoms. He need to provide rest to the neck- preferably use a cervical collar. Avoid massaging the area. Doing a hot fomentation will be helpful. Avoid all overhead activities and do not use a pillow.
In case the pain is persistent even after taking a mild pain killer, then he might need stronger prescription medicines like muscle relaxants after consulting your orthopedician.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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