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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain At The Base Of The Neck
I m having a sharp pain come and go on the left side of my head at the base of my neck. I go to the chiropractor from time to time but this doesn t feel like joint of muscle. Wondering if I need to go to the doc and if I do, what kind of a doctor would I go to? Primary care?
Fri, 18 Nov 2016
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According to history provided it could be muscular strain pain or trapezitis like muscle inflammation.....
For that Avoid strenuous work and take ibuprofen for five days..
Hot compress can be applied
Here to rule out organic cause local part x ray can be done
Avoid bad sleep posture
If still no improvement than MRI like higher investigation can be done to rule out spondylitis
Take care
Consult physician for examination
According to history provided it could be muscular strain pain or trapezitis like muscle inflammation.....
For that Avoid strenuous work and take ibuprofen for five days..
Hot compress can be applied
Here to rule out organic cause local part x ray can be done
Avoid bad sleep posture
If still no improvement than MRI like higher investigation can be done to rule out spondylitis
Take care
Consult physician for examination
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