Sunday, January 12, 2025

Headache and neck pain

 Headache and neck ache often occur together and may indicate a variety of underlying conditions. Common signs and symptoms include:


Headache Symptoms:

1. Pain Characteristics:

Dull, throbbing, or sharp pain in different areas of the head.

Pain may radiate to or from the neck.

2. Location:

Forehead, temples, or back of the head.

Pressure around the eyes or base of the skull.

3. Associated Symptoms:

Sensitivity to light or sound (photophobia or phonophobia).

Nausea or vomiting (in migraines).

Visual disturbances or aura (in migraines).


Neck Ache Symptoms:

1. Pain Characteristics:

Stiffness or tightness in the neck muscles.

Sharp or aching pain, especially with movement.

2. Range of Motion:

Difficulty turning the neck or looking up/down.

Muscle spasms or cramping.

3. Associated Symptoms:

Tenderness or swelling around the neck.

Pain radiating to the shoulders or arms.

Numbness or tingling if nerve compression is present (e.g., cervical radiculopathy).


Common Causes to Consider:

Tension headache: Often linked to stress, poor posture, or muscle tension.

Cervicogenic headache: Pain originating from the neck and radiating to the head.

Migraine: Headache with possible neck stiffness as a trigger or symptom.

Whiplash or neck injury: Trauma causing pain in both areas.

Meningitis (serious cause): Severe headache and neck stiffness with fever and sensitivity to light.


If symptoms persist or worsen, it’s important to consult a healthcare provider for evaluation and treatment.


Saturday, January 4, 2025

 























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































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MBSS -Modify barium swallow study

 An MBSS stands for “modified barium swallow study”. This test can also be called a VFSS, which stands for “videofluoroscopic swallow study”.