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Suggest Treatment For Headache, Neck Pain And Shoulder And Upper Back Muscle Stiffness

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Posted on Thu, 31 Aug 2017
Question: I have a slight headache and sore neck (front on either side of throat. Some muscle stiffness in shoulders and upper back. Hurts to swallow. Reduced appetite.

Is this just a mild cold or menigitis?
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Be watchful and take antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
The symptoms may of menigismus instead of meningitis.
It's common to have such neck pain with infection in Upper respiratory tract.
You should be watchful for any severe headache, vomiting, seizures, loss of consciousness, visual abnormalities.
Take appropriate antibiotics for infection.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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Suggest Treatment For Headache, Neck Pain And Shoulder And Upper Back Muscle Stiffness

Brief Answer: Be watchful and take antibiotics for upper respiratory tract infections Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. The symptoms may of menigismus instead of meningitis. It's common to have such neck pain with infection in Upper respiratory tract. You should be watchful for any severe headache, vomiting, seizures, loss of consciousness, visual abnormalities. Take appropriate antibiotics for infection. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further information. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist