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What Causes Sudden Tilt Of Head To Left Side?

I have a 31/2 year old granddaughter who began today of exhibiting a head tilt to her left side. She complained that back of her head hurts. Ibuprofen seemed to releive the pain but did nothing for the tilt. What could this be? I worry about brain tumor.
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
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Hi,

This is what we call torticollis. Usually, this occurs secondary to infection / inflammation in and around neck, mostly with associated lymph node enlargement. I would prefer to see such patients directly to look for any infective focus (like teeth, throat, ear, salivary glands) and lymph-adenopathy, because this will need antibiotic treatment.

If no infection focus, this just needs analgesic like ibuprofen and muscle relaxants for 5 days. No need to worry of brain tumor at this point of times.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Causes Sudden Tilt Of Head To Left Side?

Hi, This is what we call torticollis. Usually, this occurs secondary to infection / inflammation in and around neck, mostly with associated lymph node enlargement. I would prefer to see such patients directly to look for any infective focus (like teeth, throat, ear, salivary glands) and lymph-adenopathy, because this will need antibiotic treatment. If no infection focus, this just needs analgesic like ibuprofen and muscle relaxants for 5 days. No need to worry of brain tumor at this point of times. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician