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Suggest Treatment For Right-sided Pain Radiating From The Neck To Ear
Question: once in a while I get a sharp pain that runs from the right side of my neck and it goes up behind my right ear..and I get kinda light headed for a second or two...I also have a constant ringing in my right ear...
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Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Kindly answer the following to comment further and advise accordingly
For how long have these symptoms been
Is the any chest pain associated with these symptoms
What medication are you currently using
Have you had any imaging investigation such as c spine mri or x ray or NCS/EMG advised
Wishing you best of health
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Need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
Kindly answer the following to comment further and advise accordingly
For how long have these symptoms been
Is the any chest pain associated with these symptoms
What medication are you currently using
Have you had any imaging investigation such as c spine mri or x ray or NCS/EMG advised
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
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Dr. Kampana
No i have not had any chest pains. The only medication i have been taking is Methocarbamol...i have not had an MRI or anything like that yet because i do not have insurance at this time but i am trying to look for health insurance....
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Hello again.
Based on your description, workup and examination of a cause related to the cervical spine is vital. X ray C spine should at least be done in both Anteroposterior and lateral views to look for possible deformity and evidence of osteophytes/compression or spondylitis. The ears should be examined and vertigo should be differentiated from dizziness. Both of which have entirely different lines of management. Tinnitus causes/associations like inner ear damage and hearing loss should be looked for. Regarding the dizziness , an ekg should at least be done in this regard. I would advise you to consult your GP and apprise him/her of this opinion to arrange the workup in accordance.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Based on your description, workup and examination of a cause related to the cervical spine is vital. X ray C spine should at least be done in both Anteroposterior and lateral views to look for possible deformity and evidence of osteophytes/compression or spondylitis. The ears should be examined and vertigo should be differentiated from dizziness. Both of which have entirely different lines of management. Tinnitus causes/associations like inner ear damage and hearing loss should be looked for. Regarding the dizziness , an ekg should at least be done in this regard. I would advise you to consult your GP and apprise him/her of this opinion to arrange the workup in accordance.
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