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What Causes Pain In The Neck And Upper Back?

My neck and upper back have hurt for 2 days. My upper left arm has felt kind of sore near the shoulder and weird the rest of the way down. It s hard to turn my head to the right. My left ankle seems to hurt when I walk. When I smile the left side doesn t go up as far. I ve felt lightly nauseous today. Also my perifial vision in my left eye seems slightly flashy. What could thus be?
posted on Thu, 5 Apr 2018
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Hi,

It may be due to spine related problems like a prolapsed disc. You can consult a neurologist and get evaluated. An MRI scan may be required to assess the functional status.

As of now, you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Tramadol for pain.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain In The Neck And Upper Back?

Hi, It may be due to spine related problems like a prolapsed disc. You can consult a neurologist and get evaluated. An MRI scan may be required to assess the functional status. As of now, you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Tramadol for pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician