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What Causes Persistent Stiffness In Neck With Dizziness?
I ve been having a stiff neck for a while. After a week s time it turned into a headache with some dizziness. The headaches come an go but the stiff neck is constant. Im not sure if i should really be concerned. Its going on 3 weeks. Tylenol only helps for a couple hour s.
Mon, 23 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent stiffness in neck with dizziness . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are probably due to cervical spondolysis , cervical radiculopathy or ear problem like meniere's disease .
The symptoms can also occur due to one more condition known as bruxism. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may take history , order x-ray , CT scan or MRI of neck to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory , recommend physical therapy or particular stretching exercises .
Doctor may refer you to ENT specialist again for proper checkup . For now avoid bending forward , drink green tea thrice a day and apply warm compresses to neck . Doctor may also refer you to dentist for bruxisn , who may give night guard .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent stiffness in neck with dizziness . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are probably due to cervical spondolysis , cervical radiculopathy or ear problem like meniere's disease .
The symptoms can also occur due to one more condition known as bruxism. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may take history , order x-ray , CT scan or MRI of neck to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory , recommend physical therapy or particular stretching exercises .
Doctor may refer you to ENT specialist again for proper checkup . For now avoid bending forward , drink green tea thrice a day and apply warm compresses to neck . Doctor may also refer you to dentist for bruxisn , who may give night guard .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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