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Arthritis (Expert Forum)
Neck clicking sound on turning
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin, M.D.
Boston - MA
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Neck clicking sound on turning
by bnath001, Dec 14, 2006 12:00AM
Hello,
I am 36 year old male with no accidents or trauma.
since 3 weeks, I have strange click sound (only I can feel/hear it) when I turn my neck to left side . No sound when I turn to right side. no pain or discomfort.
some one told me that I could have some serious arthritis going on.
I am very concerned and depressed. at this age, with a yound 3 year old at home I can't afford to be in pain.
with great difficulty I got an appointment with spine speacilist for next thrusday. but I want to gather your opinioin on this.
I went thru a severe cold & sore throat for 3 weeks and I just recovered. I am not sure if they are related.
thanks
nath
I am 36 year old male with no accidents or trauma.
since 3 weeks, I have strange click sound (only I can feel/hear it) when I turn my neck to left side . No sound when I turn to right side. no pain or discomfort.
some one told me that I could have some serious arthritis going on.
I am very concerned and depressed. at this age, with a yound 3 year old at home I can't afford to be in pain.
with great difficulty I got an appointment with spine speacilist for next thrusday. but I want to gather your opinioin on this.
I went thru a severe cold & sore throat for 3 weeks and I just recovered. I am not sure if they are related.
thanks
nath
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Dec 15, 2006 12:00AM
, Dec 15, 2006 12:00AM
Difficult to say without evaluation.
Arthritis, a neck sprain, or other cervical disk problem can all be considered.
An MRI would be the recommended test. This can be considered in conjunction with an orthopedic, or neurosurgical, consult.
Treatment can range from conservative measures (such as physical therapy) to surgery (for more severe cases).
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Arthritis, a neck sprain, or other cervical disk problem can all be considered.
An MRI would be the recommended test. This can be considered in conjunction with an orthopedic, or neurosurgical, consult.
Treatment can range from conservative measures (such as physical therapy) to surgery (for more severe cases).
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
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