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Suggest Treatment For Left-sided Neck Pain Radiating Towards Base Of Neck

The back of my head on the left side near my neck has been hurting me for the past three weeks it s been constant. I take excedrine to get rid of the pain but once it wears off the pain comes back. It s a ache like someone hit me in the back of the head. It s hard to explain it s not sharp it s achy.
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Hello,

The pain over left side neck radiating towards base of neck may be related to:
- Cervical spondylosis
- Acute muscular dystonia involving anterior or posterior triangle of same side neck
- Shoulder pathology

Definite treatment requires diagnosis with consultant physician, while primary care must be taken with:
- Positional adaptations to avoid sudden jerky movements of neck and shoulder
- Do not sleep on same side of neck down to bed
- Analgesic like Etoricoxib or Tramadol hydrochloride

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Left-sided Neck Pain Radiating Towards Base Of Neck

Hello, The pain over left side neck radiating towards base of neck may be related to: - Cervical spondylosis - Acute muscular dystonia involving anterior or posterior triangle of same side neck - Shoulder pathology Definite treatment requires diagnosis with consultant physician, while primary care must be taken with: - Positional adaptations to avoid sudden jerky movements of neck and shoulder - Do not sleep on same side of neck down to bed - Analgesic like Etoricoxib or Tramadol hydrochloride Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon