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I am suffering from serious Neck pain, head Ache, Ear drum pain and muscle stiffness on my back and abdominal region dizziness

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• Hot fomentation x twice daily. • Neck Exercises. • Neck Stretching. • Postural Correction ... Read More

Having Muscle Stiffness on my Back from right shoulder to my hip for almost a week. Now is it getting worse and paining a lot.

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Could be muscle spasm or neuropathic pain. Bony abnormalities also need to be ruled out ... Read More

Woke up with alot of pain in right side on back of neck with neck stiffness and neck pains alot when I try to move my head .. please advice

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It happened because of muscle spasm because of sleeping in one position. Do neck excercise and take antinflammatory medicine ... Read More

Having stiffness in neck and shoulder blades muscle. Sometimes biceps also pain. Due to car driving or bike upper back spasm happen. Attached xray of cervical spine as per physician reference.pls guide.

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Need good physiotherapy and medication. ... Read More

I have severe muscle stiffness in my upper back and neck. Have done lot of physiotherapies, but still the muscles are stiff. And because of this stiffness it pains alot. Can I go to a gym and strengthen my neck and back muscles? Will strengthening in gym worsen my condition?

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First get evaluated by clinical examination to find out the cause for pain, consult orthopedic surgeon get evaluated ... Read More

Hello doctor I was having cold for 4 days now cold is not there but I am having neck and back stiffness with pain with bloating

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Stiffness in the back neck since yesterday. Not able to move and sleep. Pain even after taking painkiller (zerodol - sp)

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Please question yourself if the pain is only physical or is it caused by some form of stressor? If it's the later please consult a psychologist. ... Read More

Please suggest Medicine for muscle stiffness.... pain in upper back near right shoulder joint area due to muscle stiffness

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for homeopathic prescription there is need of more detail. u consult personally online here with paid section. ... Read More

Since 2 days having severe pain in the back and neck area.. Not able to move my neck.. It's stiff. Not able to sleep due to pain

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Try muscle relaxant with consultation with Physician but Xray cervical spine will be more helpful for treatment ... Read More

I have been feeling very stiff neck and shoulder pain since some time. Feel pain while moving neck side by side and to and fro motion. Pls advise.

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Kindly take consultation will able to help you better ... Read More

I have a stiff neck and occasionally get dizziness which in turn gives me anxiety I have consulted cardiologist he ruled out any issue also went to EMT and ortho who ruled any possibility. I am getting physiotherapy since a week and the event of dizziness has come down kindly suggest to recover soon. This triggers my IBS so I have events of frequen

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Consult Neurologist ... Read More

I have a stiff neck and I get driziness often which brings anxiety and panic attack, I have visited cardiologist who ruled any issues, gastro told me I have IBS but medicine didn't help, went to a ortho who said cervical spondylitis and prescribed physiotherapy I am doing physiotherapy he episode of dizziness has reduced but can it be stopped with

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Consult Neurologist 1st ... Read More

I had fallen on the stairs last month following which had taken xray and ct scan of elbow joint which is normal but right back pain was present but due to heavy work I have muscle spasm in right back , neck , shoulder and arms above elbow and wrist , I have taken muscle relaxant for 3 days and setolac mr but spasm is still present what should I do

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Continue medicine for atleast 1 week ... Read More

Hello doctor, I was having dizziness after waking up my neck was stuff at the base of the skull and when I rotated my head dizziness occurred and when I try to wake up from bed also it was there. I went to ENT she gave vertin 16 mg thrice and stugeron twice daily. Is it meneires disease I am worried. Attaching reports.

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From your history more likely it sounds vertigo due to cervical spondylosis and vertebral artery insufficiency … Kindly consult ... Read More

I am having spasm in my traps and neck i had severe headache in occipital area and light sensitivity and dizziness after resting for a while and taking pain killers like zerodol th4 my headaches are gone but i still have stiff ness in my traps and when i am sleeping at night i am having this vibration rush kind of feeling in my hands which after so

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It is possible that you have cervical spondylosis which could explain your symptoms. It is important that you seek a consultation for further treatment urgently considering you have dizziness also ... Read More

After pooping I always feel like still something is left in so I put pressure again and when I put pressure that time if affects my lower back and i feel like it is tilted in and always feel stiffness and it is affecting my daily life .Lower back will be full stiff and i feel like it is tilted and stomach would be bloated and i even took some table

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Your symptoms may be related to constipation with incomplete evacuation, excessive straining during stools, pelvic floor dysfunction, fissure/hemorrhoids, or sometimes muscle spasm in the lower back a ... Read More

I have been experiencing persistent balance issues since 2024, along with stiffness and pressure in my neck and head. I had also experienced speech difficulties in 2022. Although MRIs of my head and neck have been normal, the symptoms have continued and are now causing severe memory and cognitive difficulties that affect my quality of life. I wante

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The described episodes are less suggestive of primary neurological pathology or persistent hypertension. Clinical history favors episodic autonomic/anxiety–hyperventilation phenomenon with reactive tr ... Read More

Does neck stiffness or cervical spondylosis mild posterior osteophytes in lower cervical region/ stiffness in the neck region and severe pain in the cervical muscles have any impact on brain functions? Like blood supply or lymphatic drainage or circulation? Please guide. Does it cause memory issues or any impaired brain functions? Normal x ray with

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No impact on brain function ... Read More

When I stopped antidepressants, i lost sleep for 3 days and then when I woke up on the 4th day with little sleep,I developed neck stiffness/cervical spondylosis spasms, headaches, photophobia and sound sensitivity as well. Lost weight since I had gained lot of weight on meds. Also had digestive upset etc. went sleepless for a very long period. Memo

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ... Read More

Does cervical spondylosis (mild changes in the neck) but lot of pain and stiffness in the neck muscles. Spasms in the neck muscles..lot of headache too. Even migraines present. Do these neck muscles spasms or stiffness in neck muscles that causes severe pain, affect blood supply to the brain? Like, does this have any effect of blood flow to the br

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No Neck pain and spondylitis that means degeneration of cervical spine has nothing to do with brain circulation or memory changes Pls make it clear once for all ... Read More

Hi sir, I am having daily neck pain with stiffness, and the MRI report shows mild spondylosis and impinging the both right & left nerve roots and muscle spasm. But nowadays my worry is on my head nerves getting pinched when I am getting angry and inside my ear I am getting a buzzing sound also and my neck is getting stiff.

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Neck being stiff and painful along with muscle spasms is mainly because of the cervical spondylosis. The impingement on the nerve roots is not really significant clinically unless you have pain radiat ... Read More

My neck stiffness, headaches, etc started after stopping psych meds like fluoxetine. Post stopping, I lost sleep, got neck muscles spasms, headaches migraines, eye sensitivity, lost lot of weight, and no sleep. Even meds had stopped working on restarting after months. MRI brain taken after 2 years was normal. But I'm still having insomnia, memory i

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You should get yourself properly evaluated physically by visiting a neurosurgeon / neurologist before getting to any conclusion ... Read More

Does the tech neck or straighten neck cause ear pain and stiffness in the left part of the body? attached.... How do I reduce ?

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You need to physiotherapy session . ... Read More

My back of neck looks like this.i have mild c5 c6 disc bulge. I don't have pain.what causes it. is it some issue.my family noticed it.can i do any test.plz reply.

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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed discussion* ... Read More

Whom should I consult for back and neck pain ... General physician or orthopaedic doctor?? ...???...

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

Can we use Migrabeta tr 40 for migrane headache or only its a BP tablet Can anyone please explain the tablet use for neck pain also or not

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That tablet is for prevention of migraine,for bp mostly it's not recommended,for neck pain that tablet won't work ... Read More

Warm compress to affected area 15–20 minutes, 2–3 times daily. Gentle neck ROM and chin-tuck exercises; stop if sharp pain or radiating symptoms occur. Avoid heavy lifting / awkward posture for 1 week. Ergonomic posture while working. Follow-up: Review after 7 days or sooner if worsening, new numbness, tingling, weakness, fever, or bowe

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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

I have problem in upper back left side since last 20 days, I have gone through physiotherapist treatment 3 to 4 times but did not get solution. I have slightly issue which is irritating me. Please suggest me good medicine

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It may be fibromyoscitis kindly consult Orthopaedic surgeon..thanks ... 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

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