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What could cause neck tickling and pain on moving the neck?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have had neck pain and a tickling sound when I move my neck for the past eight years. What could be the reason?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan is an orthopedic and spine specialist with expertise in trauma care, joint problems, and spinal disorders. He is trained in advanced orthopedic procedures and spine surgeries, focusing on restoring mobility and improving quality of life. Dr. Mohan is also experienced in family medicine, offering holistic care to patients with both acute and chronic health concerns.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query. I reviewed your query. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below.

  1. Avoid lifting heavy weights.
  2. Avoid arching your back; bend your knees to pick up things.
  3. Avoid sitting for long hours.
  4. Avoid two-wheeler rides.
  5. Improve your posture while sitting. For example, sit with your back straight.
  6. Apply warm compress on the affected area.
  7. Apply Oxalgin (topical antiinflammatory) gel twice daily.
  8. Take tablet Pregabalin (anticonvulsant, analgesic, and anxiolytic) 75 mg at night before food for 15 days.
  9. Take tablet Etoricoxib (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) at 60 mg twice daily after eating for ten days.
  10. Take tablet Rabeprazole (antacid) twice daily before food for ten days.
  11. Take a tablet of Shelcal (Calcium Carbonate) once daily before food for ten days.
  12. Take a tablet of vitamin D once daily for ten days and then once a month for 11 months. Take the tablets only if you are not allergic to them or do not have bronchial asthma.
  13. Practice physiotherapy and core strengthening exercises.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk to them and take medications with their consent. I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 10, 2022
Reviewed At September 1, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan is an orthopedic and spine specialist with expertise in trauma care, joint problems, and spinal disorders. He is trained in advanced orthopedic procedures and spine surgeries, focusing on restoring mobility and improving quality of life. Dr. Mohan is also experienced in family medicine, offering holistic care to patients with both acute and chronic health concerns.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan is an orthopedic and spine specialist with expertise in trauma care, joint problems, and spinal disorders. He is trained in advanced orthopedic procedures and spine surgeries, focusing on restoring mobility and improving quality of life. Dr. Mohan is also experienced in family medicine, offering holistic care to patients with both acute and chronic health concerns.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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