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Muscle spasm since 8 months
After gall bladder operation in last may i develop left neck pain along with under scalp muscle twisting left ear above and behind ear in head
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Symptoms might be not associated with your surgery.
Neurological consultation and physiotherapy is required
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it may not be Linked to your surgery
kindly consult
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Take tab dolocide m.r. for pain, consult a neurophysician physically.
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You got detailed answer by doctors.
Till than go for test use
Eterocoxib Mr two times a day after food for 7 days.
Physiotherapy session of neck.
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You had gallbladder surgery in May, and now you are experiencing:
• Left-sided neck pain
• Twisting sensation under scalp
• Pain above and behind left ear
This pattern strongly suggests:
Most Likely Cause:
✔ Occipital neuralgia
✔ Cervical muscle spasm
✔ Postural strain
✔ Cervical spondylosis (early changes)
After abdominal surgery, patients often:
• Sleep in improper positions
• Reduce activity
• Develop muscle tightness
• Have altered posture
The pain location you described corresponds to:
• Greater occipital nerve
• Upper cervical muscles (C2–C3 region)
It is usually musculoskeletal or nerve irritation — not related to gallbladder itself.
It is unlikely to be serious if:
• No fever
• No weakness
• No visual disturbance
• No severe headache
Next Steps
✔ 1. Check Pain Pattern
Does it:
• Increase when turning neck?
• Increase when pressing the area behind ear?
• Feel like electric shock or stabbing?
If yes → likely nerve/muscle origin.
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✔ 2. Management
• Warm compress 15–20 minutes
• Gentle neck stretching
• Posture correction
• Avoid high pillow
• NSAID or muscle relaxant (if prescribed)
If persistent >2 weeks:
• Cervical spine X-ray
• Or physiotherapy evaluation
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✔ 3. Seek Urgent Care If
• Severe sudden headache
• Vomiting
• Vision changes
• Arm weakness
• Numbness
These are rare but important to rule out.
Health Tips
✔ Maintain ergonomic posture
✔ Strengthen upper back muscles
✔ Avoid long mobile use
✔ Keep pillow height moderate
✔ Practice neck mobility exercises
This appears most consistent with cervical muscle or nerve irritation rather than a surgical complication.
If you tell me:
• Is pain continuous or episodic?
• Is it sharp or dull?
• Any radiation to shoulder or arm?
I can narrow it further.
Since neck pain with scalp symptoms can sometimes need targeted nerve management, I recommend booking an online consultation so we can assess whether this is simple muscle spasm or occipital neuralgia and plan precise treatment before it becomes chronic.
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This is not related to gallbladder surgery.this is separated problem you have faced now.its may be due to spondylitis, cervical muscle spasm or occipital rigidity.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Kamal Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rewari
Dear Patient,
This is usually not directly related to gallbladder surgery. After surgery, posture changes, weakness, vitamin deficiencies (especially Vitamin D or B12), or prolonged rest can trigger neck muscle strain.
Most likely in your case:
• Cervical muscle spasm
• Cervical spondylosis (early degenerative changes)
• Occipital neuralgia (nerve irritation causing scalp pulling pain)
• Vitamin D or B12 deficiency related muscle pain
• Poor posture or pillow support
What you should do:
• Check Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 levels
• Use a thin pillow and maintain proper neck posture
• Warm compress 15–20 minutes twice daily
• Gentle neck stretching exercises
• Avoid long mobile use or bending neck forward
• Physiotherapy can help significantly
For detailed evaluation and personalized treatment, you can text me on Practo anytime.
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