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I have horrible neck pain on the right side and painful swallowing. I had a xray and an ultra sound on my thyroid. The results of xray are "prevertebral soft tissues are prominent throught the cervical spine. Prevertebral soft tissue fullness is nonspecific. Clinical correlation advised." My ultra sound found a nodule and a cyst on the right side.

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Hi user.... There can be 2 or 3 differential diagnosis in your case, one can be thyroiditis or hemorrhage in the nodule or even laryngitis.... We need to rule out these 3 to move ahead... ... Read More

My little son accidently while playing with me punched me on my throat . From that time it hurts when I try to swallow anything , plus if I touch that part of the neck with my hand it hurts . Please advise do I need to take a consultation or some medicines or it would become fine with in few days on its own .

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When I drink liquids from a glass or cup it hurts my throat, but I seem to have no problems when using a straw. It doesn't matter what the liquid is (hot or cold), and its the swallowing that hurts. This is a chronic issue, not related to being sick. I don't think the pain is related to acid reflux (which is all I can seem to find when I search

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Do you have problems with solid food? You could benefit from a barium swallow test. ... Read More

Its been 2-3 days maybe and it all started with my neck then my throat and I've been take ibuprofen it helped a little but not much throat still hurts.

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Drink plenty of water,eat soft foods like cooked cereal, mashed potatoes, soft fruits, yogurt and soft-cooked eggs...give adequate rest to your body..Avoid spicy foods or acidic foods. Gargle with war ... Read More

I have a breathing aperture and when I swallow it hurts me, And i have a lost in apetite.

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You seem to be suffering from reflux laryngopharyngitis which is type of acidity related disorder. You may need to take anti reflux medications for few weeks for long term benefits ... Read More

No other discomfort, had a sore throat on and off for a couple of days. Now one ear hurts when I swallow. It feels like something is popping in that ear when I swallow.

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Looks like you have an infection. Would like you to consult for proper treatment ... Read More

What causes biecpes muscle hurt without doing any excercise and any activity...m feeling pinching pain in my arms biceps area...also on my neck muscles... I feel my chest heavy when I lay down on bed ? Is there anyone who can help me...tell me what causes this thing...buz m not able to pay fess... please tell me ?

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Take a Nucoxia MR Some muscle pull / spasm/ postural ? ... Read More

So yesterday, my arms and legs hurt. It wasn't that bad. But today, they're still hurting and addition to that I also gained a headache and my throats hurting while swallowing. (I'm 12)

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U may be suffering from a throat infection or allergies. Kindly consult your pediatrician ... Read More

2 days ago i developed a problem swallowing. It HURTS to swallow. It is NOT a painful sharp pain and it really is not in my throat but down a bit like middle of rib cage. Again it is NOT a sharp pain it is a strong pressure and it just HURTS VERY BAD, when I swollow. Like something is stuck in there then it goes away in about 30 seconds.

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Need to go for Barium swallow testing first to get to know where is the blockage ... Read More

My throat hurts when I swallow my spit Having a body ache Nose leaking Ear aching a little also Been 3 days now

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Hello, hot SALINE GARGLE BEFORE MEALS TWO TIMES.tab synarest two times after food for three days.or as required.tab zifi 200 two times after FOOD FOR three to five days. Otek ac ear drop three hourly ... Read More

I am having mild to moderate neck pain since last 2 years I have been doing isometric and stretching exercises as well. When I take rest I get okay . whenever I work which includes minor neck bending or use mobile phone I feel muscle strain in my neck ,upper back and Shoulder area. Sometimes i feel pain in my right arm as well.

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Need further history like radiation of pain, numbness, tingling. ... Read More

Hi doctor, From past few years I am facing back and neck muscle sprain. Currently i am also having right hand pain with back & neck muscle sprain. Swelling has deposit near my right ear as a small ball. Can't make a small move, if I need to move my neck, I need to hold my neck. Kindly suggest the treatment or medicine to relieve the muscle sp

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Hello, I can help you, but need further details ... Read More

Dear Sir/Madam, I have been suffering from neck and back muscles pain since last one year, it's very discomfort for my every day work, feeling like dizziness and feels like I faint, when I sit down for eating position bending neck down... Blood pressure increases on standing ... I don't why all this happening.. When ever I see down the paint start

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Do some isometric neck extensor excercise Avoid Pillow and heavy object lifting Avoid work which causes neck forward bending ... Read More

Severe neck pain after traveling wearing helmet Back muscles pain... Sudden dizziness with wrakness in body Deficiency of vitamin b12 208 and vitamin d is 13 level. Taking bp tablet telmikind 40mg Why iam feeling sudden dizziness and weakness all the time.. Please help in your suggestion

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You have vitamin b 12 deficiency it causes weakness and Dizziness . U have to do strengthening and stretching exercises of back and neck . You can consider adjusting seat positions to support good p ... Read More

As there is a muscle spasm in my neck are in this lead to pricks and pain in the left palm Can any one suggest me which treatment in ayurveda wil work for this

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You must cure by these following medicine 1.Tab - jogoraj guggle 1 Tab twice daily after meal. 2. Maharashnadi kwath 2 Tsf BDPC after meal 3.Rheumasyl oil Loclly apply 4.Tab - Aswagandha 2 Tab VD a ... Read More

Iam suffering from a back muscles pain spine surrounding with poping sound always.. Ribs surrounding muscles pain Iam feeling like having a muscles loose at my back and neck always pops... Due to this feeling very down on daily basis Which is effecting my daily work.. Doctor please help me with some suggestions iam getting irritated from poping

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Thank you for reaching out. Chronic muscle pain and the popping sound you’re experiencing can be influenced by several factors including inflammation, muscle tension, or nutritional deficiencies. From ... Read More

Why my back and neck muscles pops all the time with pain... And I feel energyless and feels dizzi... Please help

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Vitamin deficiency ... Read More

Doctor told my neck muscles are weak causing neck pain please tell what exercise to practice for trapezius,scapular and neck muscle strengthening

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There isometric exercises for neck, shoulder and upper back. You can consult in person or online for proper learning of exercises to be done. ... Read More

I had left shoulder pain and hand muscles paining all the time ... Now similar kind of pain in right hand muscles I can feel , and neck pain moved to right side .. Ecg is normal Had taken tablets pain reduced but feels like no power in hands , Is physiotherapy advisable

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Beads mri c spine in these cases and clinical examination to rule out UMN ... Read More

Hi, am asking this question behalf of my mother. She has pain around back of neck and that shifts to head. It's like muscle cramps. She is under thyroid medication for long time. She is not in sever pain, but feeling discomfort from past one week. Please help me in understanding the issue and probably any medication to ease down the issue. Thanks!

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It could be due to neck muscles spasm. Get an ent opinion for proper assessment. ... Read More

My neck and back of head is paining and i am feeling kil numbness and lightheadedness it was hurting to move my neck but now the pain is less still the lightheadedness and pain in back of head is still there.

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- [x] According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - - [x] Please take consultation for better evaluation ... Read More

Hi Doctor, My father barium swallow test result shows persistent narrowing with proximal old up seen in distal 1/3rd of esophagus...please let me know what this result show..do this always need surgery or medicine works itself Age- 65 years Issue- from last one month Thank u a lot in advance for your valuable suggestion

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Their is narrowing in esophagus. Upper GI endoscopy will be helpful for further management. Requirement of surgery depends on endoscopy & biopsy report. ... Read More

Neck Muscle pain Persistent Cough Bloating Stomach tight Problem in sleeping Weakness Take dsr tablets along woth cough syrups but nothing work

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Kindly consult ... Read More

What is neck muscle spasm? Is muscle tightness and muscle spasm same? I have it and because of this I'm having headache Kindly explain

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Neck spasm is stiffness of muscles of Neck due to any injury , jerk or wrong posture .Neck spasm and muscle tightness are quite similar . Yes u may develop referred headache due to this ... Read More

Does homeopathy have medicine for neck muscle spasm. Because of this my neck got straight They are telling me it's not serious as it is for older people but this give me headache and pain in ears. Please tell me if homeopathy have medicine for this problem As I can do only exercise and it's not helping fast

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Homoeopathy has medicine for that. ... Read More

I have neck muscle spasm What is this? Please explain And because of this my neck is straight now ( written in report) Will neck muscle spasm be cured by doing exercise and maintaining right posture

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How long you are getting it? Do you have any pain in limbs? Or weakness? Usually spasms are intermittent Exercise can help but MRI is must to see ... Read More

I have neck muscle spasm What is this? Please explain This is giving me headache and pain in ears Does muscle spasm get cured by doing exercises and maintaining the right posture. And yes my neck is straight because of this. Living in south Delhi . Please nearby physiotherapist give their contact. Thank u

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stretching exercises along with modalities will help you to reduce the neck muscle spasm .. ... Read More

Ankylosing Spondylitis  can cause pain and stiffness in shoulder,neck,back muscles ? Also it can create problems in walk?

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Yes..definitely..its a chronic disease..one should be under regular treatment and Follow up with the rheumatologist ... Read More

Hii This is my mother's report ..It shows some symptoms of thyroid . While doing ultra sound of neck it shows some muscle dots appearing .Can you please let me know what is that muscle dot ..is that normal for thyroid patient or not ? And she has whole body pain . Please let me know how should I take this report normal or its quite serious . Rega

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It seems from the report there is no serious problem. ... Read More

I was having a spondylitis neck issue, unfortunately from passed few days when i get up in morning or after heavy walk or suddenly when i get up from ground or car i feel pressure in behind my neck and than head heaviness. Neck rotation or movement is fine but stiffness and muscle issue. Also due to this jaw and around area is stressed and feel cra

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Tab .yoril 8 mg 2 ti.e 5 days ... Read More

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