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What Causes Pain At The Base Of The Neck And Skull Region?

I am having a sharp pain on the left side of neck then I get this very hot feeling that goes into the left side at the base of my brain feels like someone injected a hot liquid into my brain. It only last s for about 5 to 10 seconds. Could it be a warning for a blood clot? thank you
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Possible causes for nape of the neck pain is muscle strain, occipital neuralgia, herniated disc, whiplash, spondylosis and spinal stenosis etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Use cervical soft collar, use cold and warm compression, use pain killer medication. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and take x-ray of neck and treat you accordingly.

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What Causes Pain At The Base Of The Neck And Skull Region?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Possible causes for nape of the neck pain is muscle strain, occipital neuralgia, herniated disc, whiplash, spondylosis and spinal stenosis etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Use cervical soft collar, use cold and warm compression, use pain killer medication. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and take x-ray of neck and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.