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What Causes Severe Pain On Right Side Of Neck And Head?

Hello, My father is in his 70 s and currently experiencing pain on just the right side of his head and neck. It s a throbbing pain and that side of his head and neck feels extremely warm to touch. He s seen his Dr, done X-ray and CAT scan and they found nothing. They prescribed some pain medication but it s not helping. Last night it got really bad that he couldn t breath for awhile. Can you please help. Is there anything the Dr should be looking into? Regards, Angie
Thu, 10 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain on right side of neck and head . The symptoms can also occur due migraine. 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 . For now stay calm , take ibuprofen , apply warm compresses to neck , 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 . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for migraine .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Pain On Right Side Of Neck And Head?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain on right side of neck and head . The symptoms can also occur due migraine. 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 . For now stay calm , take ibuprofen , apply warm compresses to neck , 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 . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for migraine . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari