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What Causes Sharp Pains In Left Side Of The Neck?
sharp shooting pains in the left side of neck lasting no longer than 7 seconds should i be concerned iv been having this since i was 12 which now im 21 it happened often untill i was 18 or so but every now and then i get them i just had one mabye 5 minutes ago
Thu, 6 Jun 2019
Hi,
It could be cervical spondylitis or nerve impingement.
As first-line management, you can take drugs like gabapentin for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI neck.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be cervical spondylitis or nerve impingement.
As first-line management, you can take drugs like gabapentin for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and plan for an MRI neck.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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