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What Causes Headache And Neck Stiffness?

I have had a headache that wouldn t go away for over a week. Now on top of the headache I have stiffness in my neck. No matter which way I turn my head (up, down, side to side) there is a fizzy noise. Sounds like the carbonation and the fizz of a soda pop. In 2006, I ve had major head concussion due to an accident. Is this something I should be extremely concerned about?
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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Hello!
I read your question and understand your concern.
I think that your headache and neck stiffness may be related to muscular contractions in your neck and back of the head . It may be related to degenerative changes of your cervical column. The sound during your neck movement is another argument in favor of this diagnosis.
I would recommend you to consult with a neurologist and have a good neurological examination , a full blood work to exclude a possible infection and a cervical column xray . Other test like a cervical column CT scan may be necessary to examine better your column and intervertebral disks.
Hope to have been of help!
Thank you for using HCM!
Greetings!
Dr. Abaz Quka
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What Causes Headache And Neck Stiffness?

Hello! I read your question and understand your concern. I think that your headache and neck stiffness may be related to muscular contractions in your neck and back of the head . It may be related to degenerative changes of your cervical column. The sound during your neck movement is another argument in favor of this diagnosis. I would recommend you to consult with a neurologist and have a good neurological examination , a full blood work to exclude a possible infection and a cervical column xray . Other test like a cervical column CT scan may be necessary to examine better your column and intervertebral disks. Hope to have been of help! Thank you for using HCM! Greetings! Dr. Abaz Quka