Neck and head muscle pain

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Asked for Female, 57 Years

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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Dr. Nafisa Parveen

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 18 yrs exp Delhi

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

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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Anand

please get done x ray cervical spine lateral view to rule out cervical spondylosis.

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Dr. Rekha

ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon 7 yrs exp Bangalore

Cervical Neck pain need to be ruled out. Consult

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Dr. Rajdeep ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 4 yrs exp Mohali · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajdeep

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 4 yrs exp Mohali

Can be muscle ache or Cervical spondylitis Get a X-ray Cervial spine lateral view done

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Start with muscle relaxant tablets

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Take online consultation for prescription

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