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What Causes Tender Spots On Head With Stiff Neck?

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Posted on Mon, 5 Oct 2015
Question: I have what feel like are two bruises on my head above and to the rear of each ear. I think it relates to bad computer posture for a number of years and lots of swimming over the last 3-5 years (with poor stroke technique). I also have very stiff neck symptoms, which varies in severity from day to day, and week to week. At times, symptoms can be so severe that I cannot sleep.
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Sounds like cervical spondylitis

Detailed Answer:
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I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.

The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible cervical spondylitis.
In that case I would agree that posture is a possible cause .
I would suggest testing a MRI cervical spine to confirm the diagnosis.
Physiotherapy should be initiated.
If test is positive for cervical spondylitis, a prescription of pregabalin will surely help.

I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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What Causes Tender Spots On Head With Stiff Neck?

Brief Answer: Sounds like cervical spondylitis Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible cervical spondylitis. In that case I would agree that posture is a possible cause . I would suggest testing a MRI cervical spine to confirm the diagnosis. Physiotherapy should be initiated. If test is positive for cervical spondylitis, a prescription of pregabalin will surely help. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.