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How Can Severe Pain In The Head And Neck Be Treated?

I fell and hit my head in a swimming pool. I have been experiencing severe, intense pain that radiates to different parts of my head and scalp, and down my neck and behind my ears. I went to the emergency room, they took an MRI but since I didn t have any insurance they claim I m ok, and I was released. I had a large knot, and tender area at the point where the concrete steps and floor of pool hit my head. Now every night I wake up freezing cold in the top of my head, where I have a nice sized soft spot, and indentation that I did not have before my injury. I feel like may have a hairline fracture in my skull, along with an opening in sutures in my skull. Help!!
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in the head and neck. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle spasm , cervical spondylosis, TMJ problem , nerve compression , ear infection or heart problem like angina . The symptoms can also occur due to condition like bruxism. For now stay calm , take ibuprofen , apply warm compresses to shoulder and arm , do light stretching exercises under expert or acetaminophen for pain and take proper rest. Doctor may also refer you to dentist for TMJ problem . For now eat light and soft , sleep in correct posture and try to reduce your stress level , as such pain can also occur due to stress .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with nerve conduction test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , nerve supplement along with physical therapy .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Severe Pain In The Head And Neck Be Treated?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in the head and neck. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle spasm , cervical spondylosis, TMJ problem , nerve compression , ear infection or heart problem like angina . The symptoms can also occur due to condition like bruxism. For now stay calm , take ibuprofen , apply warm compresses to shoulder and arm , do light stretching exercises under expert or acetaminophen for pain and take proper rest. Doctor may also refer you to dentist for TMJ problem . For now eat light and soft , sleep in correct posture and try to reduce your stress level , as such pain can also occur due to stress .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with nerve conduction test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , nerve supplement along with physical therapy . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari