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What Causes Pain At The Base Of The Head And Neck?
Have pain that started yesterday morning in the base of my head where it joins my neck. Ibuprofen has made no dent in the pain at all, and during the night last night and this morning, I notice that their is pain when I swallow - at the back of my head, not in my throat.
Tue, 12 May 2020
Hi,
Symptoms look like Eagle's (stylohyoid syndrome) syndrome. Cause is elongation of styloid process or calcification of stylohyoid ligament. It can present from birth or suddenly in onset at any age. Treatment could be surgical excision of styloid process.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Krishnakanth. K., Orthopedic Surgeon
Symptoms look like Eagle's (stylohyoid syndrome) syndrome. Cause is elongation of styloid process or calcification of stylohyoid ligament. It can present from birth or suddenly in onset at any age. Treatment could be surgical excision of styloid process.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Krishnakanth. K., Orthopedic Surgeon
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