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What Causes Tightness In The Neck Muscles?

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Posted on Mon, 19 Jun 2017
Question: I am experience a tightness in my neck muscles, like a mild spasm. has been going on for several weeks. Seem to happen mostly after i eat or drink.

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
cardiac cause to be ruled out, ENT examination further

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your history and description, it's likely to be related to a gastrointestinal cause like GERD (GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease).

If the spasm/tightness or pain involves the neck and jaw then ideally a cardiac cause for the symptoms should be ruled out by doing a simple EKG to look for any new changes. If the EKG is normal with no evidence of ischemia or injury then PPIs/antacids (eg. Omeprazole, Pantoprazole etc.) with prokinetics can be advised based on clinical assessment.

The throat should be examined along with a neurological exam that includes testing for the gag reflex and an ENT consultation may also be recommended.


Let me know if you have any queries

Wishing you the best of health

Thanks

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What Causes Tightness In The Neck Muscles?

Brief Answer: cardiac cause to be ruled out, ENT examination further Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome I appreciate your concern Based on your history and description, it's likely to be related to a gastrointestinal cause like GERD (GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease). If the spasm/tightness or pain involves the neck and jaw then ideally a cardiac cause for the symptoms should be ruled out by doing a simple EKG to look for any new changes. If the EKG is normal with no evidence of ischemia or injury then PPIs/antacids (eg. Omeprazole, Pantoprazole etc.) with prokinetics can be advised based on clinical assessment. The throat should be examined along with a neurological exam that includes testing for the gag reflex and an ENT consultation may also be recommended. Let me know if you have any queries Wishing you the best of health Thanks