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I have had an ache in my neck on the right side near the base of my skull and the ache goes up into my head for several months. My family doctor doesn t think anything is wrong but I worry about a tumor. It hasn t gotten any worse but doesn t get any better either. I don t have any other symptoms, no dizziness, no balance problems, no vision problems, no extreme headaches. What kind of doctor should I go to next?
I have studied your case. You can consult orthopaedic doctor Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in your neck
I will advise you to do MRI spine For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
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Why Is The Base Of My Neck Painful?
Hello, I have studied your case. You can consult orthopaedic doctor Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in your neck I will advise you to do MRI spine For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care