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Right side Neck and right shoulder stiffness along with a feeling off stiffness which moves around right back and right lower ribs side. I am not sure which doctor to consult? And what it could be

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Kindly consult near by physician ...  Read More

Hello in the past few months, i have been experiencing stiffness in the neck and shoulder region (left) and feel weak in the arms.

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HELLO, X RAY CERVICAL REGION AP LAT VIEW DIGITAL. CONSULT AN ORTHOPEDICIAN. TABLET FLEXON MR TWO-TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR SEVEN TO TEN DAYS OR AS REQUIRED. VOLINI GEL OR SPRAY LOCALLY APPLY. O.K ...  Read More

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I have pain in my neck and shoulders, may be due to stiffness. I have undergone physiotherapy sessions for 4-5 days but no substantial relief is there. Please guide

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Hello I understand your concerns We have many good homeopathic medicines for this condition to treat it completely from the root itself without any harmful sideffects that are part of conventional med ...  Read More

I have got stiffness and pain in my right side from neck till shoulder since last 10 days..condition worsens while sleeping at night and early morning..please advise

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You are having neck muscles spasm.Do suryanamaskar and hot fomentation and for detailed treatment get orthopaedics consultation. ...  Read More

I have cervical disc protusion in c5 c6 c7 and after physiotherapy the pblm has solved but my muscle around neck and shoulders are tight and stiff. How can i overcome it

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By regular exercises and corrections in posture ...  Read More

Neck and shoulder stiffness No pain is there but feels like something is wrong in that area Feel relax while moving extreme backwards

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Hey there! Do not worry. It's stiffness of muscles. Our neck and shoulder muscles play a major role in carrying the weight of our head. You need to do some hot water fomentation over the area with a t ...  Read More

My wife is having pain & stiffness around neck and near by shoulder area from 3-4 days. During general therapy session, we were advised by the therapist that this issue related to cervical pain. Please suggest our next step/approach ?

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X ray or MRI of neck ...  Read More

Hi, i have very stiffness in my shoulder tendon and its from last 1 year , i have done Us and laser treatment, it benifits for that moment then again same stiffness occur and when i lift some light weight also then then pain occurs . the range of my arm is limited, i can lift my leg upto neck level also when i do clockwise/anticlockwise rotation th

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As you r young stiffness may be due to gastric issues pls check do u have gastris and do some thing for u r git. Do some stretching and some physical activity will help u. ...  Read More

I have pain and stiffness in my neck and shoulder region (left). Stretching Pain in chest near shoulder region and lower chest for 2_3 seconds 2-3 times today..(only today) I have done ecg today..ecg attached. Blood pressure readings 110/90 today.. Weakness and leg pain too.. Kindly advise..is there any abnormality.. I am not diabetic nor having b

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Neck sprain in sleep. Psciatic pain from neck to left shoulder. Pain sustaining from 4 days. Getting pain in left shoulder when moving neck backwards.

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Dear Madam, I can understand your concern. There are several conditions which could cause shoulder pain. A detailed clinical examination by an Orthopaedic Shoulder specialist is recommended. ...  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

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

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

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

Since last Wednesday, after I woke up, I got this pain in my neck throughout my right shoulder while moving. For the past 2 days, that pain has been excruciating, especially, right after I wake up. This morning mobility on my right side was minimal coz I had so much pain. And now I feel pain even if I'm sitting stationary.

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Tablet Zix mr Powergesic gel Hot water bag massage ...  Read More

Hi doct, I have upper back pain in left side from 3 years, recently it got worsen and pain went to chest. I consult a doct they said its all related to cervical . I went for medication . I also went to neurologist he said its come from your neck .. i was doing some excercise. For some period of time i feel good. But from last 1 month i feel wierd

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You know your diagnosis related to cervical vertebrae. So uneed to gonorrhea physiotherapy session for long time n in between. Tab eterocoxib thyocholchicide two times a day after food for ten ...  Read More

I am attaching my X rays From last 10 months on and off I am having shoulder pain , mostly on left side , if that resolves then I get in right side and sometimes no pain at all ... But pain comes back again after some days .... Dr advised me to take xray Dr said It's a straight neck and muscles are stiff Prescribed some muscle relaxant And

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After seeing your X-rays and description of problem, my provisional opinion would be : 1. It can be because of cervical radiculopathy ,most probably C5 2. Flattening of curvature is a temporary thing ...  Read More

I have pain in my neck and shoulder area only and the pain is unbearable so which painkiller should i take?

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Recommend ultrasonic therapy with excercise ...  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

By end of the day I get neck and shoulder pain , some times head ace too. I work on laptop. Sudden moment of head from side to side some time causes dizziness. On standing I feel as if I am moving as if head is swinging. Heat water pad reduces the pain. Shoulder becomes stiff. Prolong bending my neck doing some work increases it

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I think this is postural problem..first correct posture and consult me via practo..thanks ...  Read More

Severe right neck, shoulder, cuff & hand pain. Sometimes unable to lift the hand. Very often this pain occurs. Suffering this pain from 2 months

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This can be due to cervical spondylitis. Self medication can be harmful here Unable to lift hand is red flag You may need further evaluation and investigations ...  Read More

Yesterday, I was on a trek and I feel down stretching my right shoulders. Initially, it was paining a litte bit but, very soon I felt normal and didnt had any pain. Later night I slept lateral side( on the injured arm). Since this morning i cant able to lift my arm. I can able to lift my arm to an extent but, not to a full extent because of the pai

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Probably softtissue injury Give adequate rest Keep ice pack Take analgesics Don't try to stretch or physio now...rest is most important now If there is swelling or severe pain...may need xray now I ...  Read More

There's been some stiffness resembling muscle soreness around the neck (not sure if something hurt in the gym or during sleep) but since she's a regular gym goer she ignored and kept going to the gym and also work and other stuff. The pain increased and there was a shooting pain at the base of the skull with some stiffness for a day and then it dis

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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

Hello, I'm having symptoms like, giddiness, neck and lower back stiffness, lower head heaviness and radiates the ear pain, while shaking the head, cracking sounds in neck, when hitting the head with my hand, it makes a drum like sound(hollow sound), pain under feet. What could these refer to? Thanks

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-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 - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ...  Read More

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