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What Causes Pain In Neck Radiating Towards Upper Back?
I started having acute neck pain a week ago. It has radiated to upper back, right shoulder and right arm. The pain is sharp, throbbing and distracting. It has not responded to heat, rest, Tylenol, aspirin, ibuprofen, valium or bengay. What should I do now? The pain is unrelenting.
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Wed, 25 Apr 2018
Hello,
Causes of radiating pain are:
-Injury
-Blunt trauma
-Sprain or strain
-Spondylosis
-Spine-related problems
-Improper posture
For that, I would like to advise the following:
-You can take the tablet Brufen.
-Apply diclofenac gel or cream.
-Apply ice locally.
-Do x-ray and MRI back and hip region.
-Treatment mainly depends upon underlying conditions. Kindly follow with detailed history or consult with orthopedics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale
Causes of radiating pain are:
-Injury
-Blunt trauma
-Sprain or strain
-Spondylosis
-Spine-related problems
-Improper posture
For that, I would like to advise the following:
-You can take the tablet Brufen.
-Apply diclofenac gel or cream.
-Apply ice locally.
-Do x-ray and MRI back and hip region.
-Treatment mainly depends upon underlying conditions. Kindly follow with detailed history or consult with orthopedics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale
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