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What Causes Pain On The Left Side Of The Neck?
I have been xperiencing neck pain for a few weeks now on the left side of my neck. I thought I must have slept in a bad position but this is going on so long that I think may be more to it. Very painful, can t sleep. Have tried ice & heat but it doesn t help much. What could this be?
Mon, 1 Apr 2019
Hi,
First of all it's sad to know what you had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, it can be muscular and might have started due to any muscle spasm or irregular movement.
However X-ray spine and local examination to rule out other causes may be helpful. Using OTC analgesics like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen alongwith muscle relaxants like tizanidine or orphenidine may be helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
First of all it's sad to know what you had been going through lately. Based on the history you have shared, it can be muscular and might have started due to any muscle spasm or irregular movement.
However X-ray spine and local examination to rule out other causes may be helpful. Using OTC analgesics like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen alongwith muscle relaxants like tizanidine or orphenidine may be helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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