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What Causes Sudden Pain On Left Side Of Neck When I Lay Down?
Question: I have a sudden pain on the left side of my neck. When I am laying down and I move my head to the right I get a sharp pain on the left side of my neck, and it feels tight kind of like a cramp like a possible pulled muscle. I didn't have neck pain yesterday, what can be the cause, this morning I woke up and it still hurts and I can feel a ball right where it's at and it hurts, the ball is on the mid left side by my throat I didn't have it 2 days ago, can it be cancer?
Brief Answer:
Very unlikely to be cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. I agree with the answer given to you by Dr. XXXXXXX most probably there is a muscular problem and treatment with rest, analgesics, warm procedures should subside your symptoms. However if there is a bump ( or ball) at your neck and you have other concerns ( throat pain, temperature, difficulty swallowing etc.) I suggest you to consult a ENT Doctor and discuss your concerns. There may be also a local infection that affects neck lymph nodes. It is very unlikely there may be cancer. Hope this helps. If you have further questions feel free to ask.
Very unlikely to be cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. I agree with the answer given to you by Dr. XXXXXXX most probably there is a muscular problem and treatment with rest, analgesics, warm procedures should subside your symptoms. However if there is a bump ( or ball) at your neck and you have other concerns ( throat pain, temperature, difficulty swallowing etc.) I suggest you to consult a ENT Doctor and discuss your concerns. There may be also a local infection that affects neck lymph nodes. It is very unlikely there may be cancer. Hope this helps. If you have further questions feel free to ask.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
I did flip on some ice yesterday morning, I don't remember twisting my neck, however I did notice pain when I moved it to the right and this morning they're was a big ball. I didn't have any problems the day before yesterday.can cancer just show up within a day or 2
Brief Answer:
Cancer doesn't show up in a day or two.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again. Your flipping on ice is a plus argument to a muscular problem mentioned before. I'm trying to understand why you think about cancer. I don't think this condition has something to do with any tumor or cancer. Hope this helps.
Cancer doesn't show up in a day or two.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again. Your flipping on ice is a plus argument to a muscular problem mentioned before. I'm trying to understand why you think about cancer. I don't think this condition has something to do with any tumor or cancer. Hope this helps.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
I just have a Phobia, because a dr made a mistake one day and said I could have cancer when I really didn't and since then I have been traimitized
Brief Answer:
This is not a cancer case.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again. As I said before, in my opinion this is not a cancer case, I recommend you not to let your phobia affect your life. Consider consulting a psychologist and discuss your concerns. Hope this helps.
This is not a cancer case.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again. As I said before, in my opinion this is not a cancer case, I recommend you not to let your phobia affect your life. Consider consulting a psychologist and discuss your concerns. Hope this helps.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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