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My neck pain/tension started when I worked in the BPO industry. Its been 4months since I left that job but my neck tension still comes every now and then. Sometimes I feel like the tension radiates through one side of my back. Something that has been constant is that when I tilt my head sideways to the right, it cracks. There is also constant tensi

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It looks like you have tight knots in your neck and some stiffness which is goving you trouble at the moment. You could try stretching exercises for your shoulders and neck. You may also be having nut ...  Read More

Pain and crack sound in neck while motion of neck , strain and pain in neck while sitting. Crack sound coming every time I turn my head back or and side .

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Greetings, sounds from neck are a sign of lack of proper use of neck, that is not having good neck posture ...  Read More

Have constant Neck pain and crackling sound from past two weeks. Taken medicine but to no effect.

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If the pain is severe u may have dpindylitis or ligament strain Pl consult a rheumatologist for needful resolution and do necknexercise hot fomentation and right postire ...  Read More

Sir, today in the morning when I was changing sides on my bed I heard a crack sound from my neck. I am not able to move my face to the right side after that. The pain is increasing since morning. I tried putting warm water in my neck area while bathing but it didn't help. Please help.

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Its facet lock in the cervical vertebrae.. consultant a chiropractetioner/ physiotherapist,he will do gentle manipulation and mobilize the neck ...  Read More

I have the habit of cracking my neck side to side , and it got into a daily thing. Now a days, I can feel mild discomfort around the neck area, Is this due to the neck cracking? Please tell me how to get rid of this mild pain before it gets worse.

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All people tend to crack their neck at times It becomes a problem when it is repeatedly done and becomes a habit. You can end up having a stiff neck if you don't avoid this . I would suggest you sto ...  Read More

I have had chronic neck cracking (if I can even call it that) for three years now. I have a constant need to crack my neck, and most of the time I do it without even realising it, and it happens repeatedly. People often tell me I'm going to rip off my neck if I do that. But I cannot help it. Sometimes I tell myself not to do it, and even in that m

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If this has gone beyond your control, then you should consult a counsellor. Cracking your neck frequently may damage the joints of cervical spine and hasten spondylosis (degeneration). ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I'm 30 years old female and suffering from joint pain, neck pain, stiffness with cracking sound. I feel some sensation in my knee which is very uncomfortable for me, when i stretch knee i feel relief but that is temporary. I have PCOD problem since last two year. Suggest My Problem Thanks & Regards

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Do ana, dsdna, anti CCP antibody, Ra factors ...  Read More

I am having pain due to cracking habit from last 4years. Now pain has strected to shoulders also. I want to know that whether accupunture will cure this pain or not. If yes then how many days treatment will have to take.

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First get it diagnosed what’s the problem whether it’s cervical spondylitis or cervical disc prolapse??etc. based on diagnosis treatment can be given. You can meet a physiotherapist or orthopaedic doc ...  Read More

I am having pain from back of neck to fingees in one arm. I have migrain also. This pain is constant been there from last one week. Please suggest

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It shows that u r suffering from cervical spondylosis problem.go for a cervical x-ray to further evaluate the problem ...  Read More

I have Constant neck pain since 2months. Headache at the back side in upperneck. Back spine painful.

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It's cervical spondylosis...get x-ray cervical spine...start tb pregabaline 75 mg hs, tb zerodol-MR 1 BD for 5 days, tb pan 40 mg Od , hot fomentation of neck...inform if improvement ...  Read More

I am having a severe pain at the back of my neck Attaching my mri reports Kindly suggest should I wear neck collar

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Do you have any pain radiating to your arms ? Do you have any tingling numbness as well ? ...  Read More

Constant pain in left neck, shoulder, arms and fist and also legs.. why is this happening .. this goes away for sometime after massaging with pain relief oil but comes back again

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Since how many days is the pain there ? Is there associated back pain? Is the pain like radiating from neck to left hand ? Does the pain appears when moving the neck from side to side and up and down? ...  Read More

Is there any spondylosis? ... ... ... Neck pain since 10 months. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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Get mri cervical spine ...  Read More

My neck only hurts on the right side. It's always the right side. I don't know why, but it's not constant. It's like when I sleep on my side or stomach. But whenever I sleep on one side, my neck starts to hurt (right side), and when I try to twist it, there's a cracking sound, but then I feel better.

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Hi please take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Its been a month since I've been suffering from pain on the back side of my neck. I guess I could be due to studying for long hours sitting on an uncomfortable chair. But it never happened before. Whenever I move my neck around I hear that cracking sound. Also it it hurting whenever I lay down or do some sort of stuff. While sleeping too it hurts.

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Your neck pain is likely due to muscle strain arising from poor posture and constant sitting leading to weak neck and back muscles. If there is any radiating pain to arm or shoulder blade / dizziness ...  Read More

I have symptoms like neck stiffness, lower back pain and stiffness, ear pain, pain under the feet, lower head stiffness and pain. Dizziness and also when hit on the head, it gives a hollow sound. Cracking sounds in the neck, when shaking my head. And also, stiffness in the arms. Consulted with ent doctor, there's no issue with my ear. I'm unmarrie

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Already answered Xray cervical spine apply n lat view. Tab eterocoxib Mr two times a day after food for ten days. Vertin 8 mg three times a day after food for ten days. Consult neurophysician. ...  Read More

I have neck discomfort on the left back side. When I wake up in the morning I have these weird cracking sounds all around my neck but mostly on the left side. It's been more than a week. Some days it's less some days it's more. Yes I have slight posture issues in sleep. What should I do?

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Hi All, I am suffering from leg cramps, knee pain, crack foot, foot pain, swelling on legs. Requesting for treatment Thanks in advance Kailash

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Tablet evion Lc Vitamin d Powergesic gel ...  Read More

I have pain my hand. Few years ago, I consulted to Dr. After MRI tests, it is found that, I have little gap in my neck and thats why it is causing me pain in hand. Dr said there is no permanent treatment to it. It is not a constant pain but I get it once in a while. Can you suggest me next steps? Or what can I do for it at home for atleast temporar

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Upload MRI For the time being take Tab Ebovpg at bedtime Neck strengthenig exercises Avoid prolonged use of mobile ...  Read More

My age 32 having neck pain on and off. Neck stiffness. I am noticing for the last 6 month my neck making to much cracking sound while turning head. Sometime i feel dizziness also. I have done x ray also. Should i go for mri. Is there anything serious. I will be very helpful for ur support.

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Xray normal. Nothing serios Its postural issue ...  Read More

Pain in chest that comes and goes often. Similarly pain in triceps and neck. Sometimes chest pain feels like tightness and sometimes a sharp pain. My age is 30. My dad recently had bypass surgery and so I constantly think that i might also suffer from heart problem. What could be the cause of my pain?

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Get ecg done , consult with orthopedic surgeon Likely muscular cause ,but do not ignore ...  Read More

It started with cracking sound in knee but no pain I went on a trekking trip in 2019 after that i experience regular pain and sound in my knee Sometimes the pain goes away but comes back when ever i do heavy exercises or task such as dancing for long etc

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Can be meniscal injury incomplete healed Go for knee mri to confirm ...  Read More

I have pain and cracking sound in my. Since i went on a trekking trip with my friends The pain goes but comes back when ever i do heavy or long exercise or basic things like jumping for a long time or dancing

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That's wear and tear Take pain medication, vitamin d once a week and jointace c2 once a day ...  Read More

Hello sir/ma'am My front right neck not completely towards the right side but beside the thyroid has these small sensations of pain that comes and goes. I feared and did some carotid artery test which the doctor said is normal. The pain is not constant, it comes and goes like a spark. And mostly in the same place and same pattern. I'm so worried.

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I have joint pain and all my joints creaks and cracks, my aso titre is always above 400,but when i go to rheumatologist they don't take it seriously as my anticcp,ra,ana,hlab27 are all negative so what should i do? i saw a general physician and he precribed penidure la 12 which gave me a bit of relief,but rheumatologist don't even consider this aso

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We don't take aso seriously.. in case of continued pains..we have to find the cause..please connect ...  Read More

I went to the barber shop yesterday to have my hair cut...after hair cut he massaged my head and cracked my neck...after massage my head was paining as he has used a little too much force.today morning I am suffering from light cold and there is stiffness in upper back as well pain in left ankle ..I'm feeling lethargic...is it related to me sufferi

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

For the past 3-4 days, I am having constant pain in my neck and arms. Pain subsides when I apply gels, take dolo, but again develops when medicine is not taken. I am lactating mother.Please advise.

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Avoid painkillers if you are lactating.. Hot water massage Avoid use of pillow Flexabenz spray ...  Read More

My but crack is aching while touching and walking and feeling streched why it's happening please give some remedy

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Check for the vitamins report For that you should consult first orthopedic ...  Read More

Hello I am facing Front Neck Pain with both side lymphnodes pain feeling like it is pressing my throat I don't know whether it is nerve pain or Lynphnodes pain I have mild constant fever during morning and later it will cold then sometimes it comes back always lower stomach pain Pain during Bowel movement muscle ache joints pain and feeling low alw

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With so many isdues,irs best to visit a physician foe an examination. However,doesnt seem to be cause for concern yet ...  Read More

I am having Constant neck pain in my left side.I have to attend online classes in my laptop for long hours and also have to work.What could be the possible reasons for this pain?Does it indicate any life threatening situation?

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

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