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What Causes Tightness In Throat And Neck?

Lately i feel a constriction in my throat, comes and goes. a tightness at base of neck. feel like gagging. Chiro says I've got thinning disks and C4-C5 may be contacting. condition seem to lessen if i move head forward. when I try to sit with head erect or throw head back, tightness gets bad and i feel like throwing up.
Sat, 21 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Cervical spondylosis may lead to tightness and irritation of the nerves, spasm of muscles leading to tightness.

Treatment may depend upon the severity of the condition and symptomatology. Need MRI of cervical spine for diagnosis.

Mild problem may get relieved with pain killers and muscle relaxant. Severe problems need anterior disectomy or laminectomy surgery.

Please consult your neurosurgeon whoe will examine and treat you accordingly.

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

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Causes Tightness In Throat And Neck?

Hello, Cervical spondylosis may lead to tightness and irritation of the nerves, spasm of muscles leading to tightness. Treatment may depend upon the severity of the condition and symptomatology. Need MRI of cervical spine for diagnosis. Mild problem may get relieved with pain killers and muscle relaxant. Severe problems need anterior disectomy or laminectomy surgery. Please consult your neurosurgeon whoe will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu