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Why Am I Getting Headache, Nausea And Experiencing Tightness In Shoulder?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Jan 2014
Question: Had a headache for most part of day not severe now im naiseous no other synptoms besides headche nausea and neck shoulder tightness atm
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: It may be due to spondylosis in cervical spine. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX Generalized headache is due to many reasons.It may be due to tension headache,sinus headache,hypertension headache,neck or eye problems etc. You need proper clinical examination and investigations.CT Scan or MRI of brain can be done if needed. Your problem may be due to neck reasons. Spondylotic changes in neck also cause headache.X-ray of cervical spine in AP/Lateral view should be taken.If needed,MRI of cervical spine can be done.If spondylotic changes is neck is the cause of headache then physiotherapy should be done.Medicines can also be given. Proper treatment depends upon clinical findings and investigation reports.You should consult neurologist. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Why Am I Getting Headache, Nausea And Experiencing Tightness In Shoulder?

Brief Answer: It may be due to spondylosis in cervical spine. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX Generalized headache is due to many reasons.It may be due to tension headache,sinus headache,hypertension headache,neck or eye problems etc. You need proper clinical examination and investigations.CT Scan or MRI of brain can be done if needed. Your problem may be due to neck reasons. Spondylotic changes in neck also cause headache.X-ray of cervical spine in AP/Lateral view should be taken.If needed,MRI of cervical spine can be done.If spondylotic changes is neck is the cause of headache then physiotherapy should be done.Medicines can also be given. Proper treatment depends upon clinical findings and investigation reports.You should consult neurologist. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX