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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Right Side Of The Neck?

I just starting having sharp pain on the right side of my neck that only last for a few seconds. One episode yesterday and 3 episode today. It a sharp pain that is makes me stop what I am doing and place my hand on my neck. It feels like a spams. I am 58, good health, do not smoke or drink and have migraine headaches. I am under stress from working 40 hours and caring for my adult son who has multiple disabilities, (CP), total care and medically fragile.
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
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Hi,

Noted your complaints about having momentary sharp pains in neck
like spasm of muscles.
Such pain can indeed be due to sudden muscle spasm that comes on when the neck is hold in a single position and the neck moves for some cause and then one feels such pains.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Palpate your neck for probable tender spots.
Apply Rubefacient liniments.
Use neck collar if the tenderness is too much or take a rest.
Take anti-inflammatory medications and muscle relaxants if needed.
Consult an Orthopedic Surgeon for clinical evaluation and get an MRI of neck if something serious is thought of.
Get treated accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Right Side Of The Neck?

Hi, Noted your complaints about having momentary sharp pains in neck like spasm of muscles. Such pain can indeed be due to sudden muscle spasm that comes on when the neck is hold in a single position and the neck moves for some cause and then one feels such pains. I would advise you the following in such a situation: Palpate your neck for probable tender spots. Apply Rubefacient liniments. Use neck collar if the tenderness is too much or take a rest. Take anti-inflammatory medications and muscle relaxants if needed. Consult an Orthopedic Surgeon for clinical evaluation and get an MRI of neck if something serious is thought of. Get treated accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon