What Causes Stiffness And Pain In Neck, Anorexia And Body Soreness?

Posted on Mon, 6 Jun 2016

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Question : It all started a stiff and painful neck, now my apetite is affected and my body is sore all over.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be viral infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Your symptoms are suggestive of viral infection. Before I advised you anything I would like to know little detail of the illness.
1.since when you are having these symptoms?
2.do you have fever or cough?
3.do you have history of sudden jerk?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (3 minutes later)

So I had a sore neck to start with, then headaches and dizziness throughout (with smaller pupils).

Had some fever, still getting hot every now and then. Has continued for a couple of months. Mostly headaches and dizziness now.

3. I haven't really had any sudden jerks but I have felt a panic attack or two.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are having cervical spondylitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. You are having cervical spondylitis. I have following suggestions for you.
1.Intermittent cervical traction exercises.And Neck muscle strengthening exercises. You can also wear soft cervical collar.
2.Tablet Pregabalin M at night time.
3.Muscle relaxant like Myoril or Myospaz should be taken.
4.Avoid keeping neck in same position for long time, Do not watch TV or Computer for long time.
5.Avoid using very high pillow. For giddiness use Spin free tablet.
I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar