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Suggest Treatment For Neck Pain And Headache
Question: hi I have been coughing for past three week now I have burning sention on my head also my neck hurts
Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Neck pain and headache with source of infection should be evaluated for meningitis or meningismus.
You should visit a neurologist for detailed examination.
Continue antibiotics and cough suppressants.
Muscle relaxant may be used like tizanidine or thiocholchicoside with pain killers.
Further investigation like imaging or csf can only be decided after clinical examination.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get examined by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Neck pain and headache with source of infection should be evaluated for meningitis or meningismus.
You should visit a neurologist for detailed examination.
Continue antibiotics and cough suppressants.
Muscle relaxant may be used like tizanidine or thiocholchicoside with pain killers.
Further investigation like imaging or csf can only be decided after clinical examination.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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