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What Does A Slight Burning Sensation On The Side Of The Neck Indicate?
I have a sensation on the left side of my neck sometimes going down to my shoulder and chest with a slight burning sensation as it goes lower. The back of my neck has been stiff and sore for months. Is this pinched nerves in the painful part of my neck that are radiating down and away or worse? th
Mon, 2 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The symptoms are suggestive of cervical disc disease. You may need cervical x-rays and MRI scans to confirm the cause. Meanwhile, you may try using analgesics like ibuprofen along with topical analgesic creams. You need to avoid extensive posturing of neck and sudden movement around neck to prevent further injury.
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Dr. Vaddadi Suresh
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The symptoms are suggestive of cervical disc disease. You may need cervical x-rays and MRI scans to confirm the cause. Meanwhile, you may try using analgesics like ibuprofen along with topical analgesic creams. You need to avoid extensive posturing of neck and sudden movement around neck to prevent further injury.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vaddadi Suresh
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