Question 1

have a large 2 inch hickey on side of neck, it is very dark and big. worried about the possibility of blood clots? what should i do? aspirin? help

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: A hickey will not generate any significant blood clot. Focus your attention on your attire for the several days it will take to fade and the relationship. If it was an accident, learning is possible, if your partner was marking territory you need to set some boundaries.

Question 2

right side of neck is more out then the left side of my neck and i feel a thing that is like a long bumpy thing?? has been there for months

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: This kind of problem could be nothing of significance or could be serious. You need to see a doctor who can help determine the answer.

Question 3

what causes pain in the left side of neck?

Accepted Answer

Neck arthritis: There are several joints and intervertebral discs in the neck.  These can wear out over time leading to pain.  Degeneration of the joints or discs can cause neck pain, headaches, and shoulder pain.  You can also get neck pain from a muscle strain.  In some cases pain in the left side of the neck could be related to your heart so be sure to see you physician.

Question 4

how to relieve side of neck muscleskeletal pain?

Accepted Answer

Muscle relaxer: A prescription muscle relaxer (zanaflex, robaxin, (methocarbamol) baclofen, flexeril) will help.  You can also try heat and massage.

Question 5

popping on side of neck?

Accepted Answer

Joint inflammation: There are several cervical facets or neck joints. In fact there are 2 at each level with 7 levels giving you a total of 14 joints.  Over time these joints can "wear out" leading to degeneration and inflammation of the joint.  When a joint becomes inflammed it often swells due to increased synovial fluid. When this fluid is forced out of the joint it is common to feel and/or hear a "pop".

Question 6

my moms been having tightening on side of neck what could that be?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Hard to say without examining her, but could be a muscle spasm - try massage, warm packs and ibuprofen.

Question 7

pimple on side of neck, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Pimple is an infection, it should be treated with antibiotic.

Question 8

coughing and hurting on right side of neck?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: Could be a host of problems. Lisinopril can cause a dry cough. Irritation of the vocal cords as well as neck pathology. See your ent.

Question 9

what might lead to pain in left side of neck?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasm: Try otc analgesics like Motrin or aleve (naproxen).  Add in heat and gentle stratching.

Question 10

big swollel on left side of neck after having food?

Accepted Answer

Zenker?: I'm sending this to the gastroenterologists and they may tell me i'm way off, but i'm concerned about a zenker diverticulum.

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Have a large 2 inch hickey on side of neck, it is very dark and big. worried about the possibility of blood clots? what should i do? aspirin? help

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Right side of neck is more out then the left side of my neck and i feel a thing that is like a long bumpy thing?? has been there for months

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What causes pain in the left side of neck?

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How to relieve side of neck muscleskeletal pain?

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Popping on side of neck?

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My moms been having tightening on side of neck what could that be?

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Pimple on side of neck, what could this be?

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Coughing and hurting on right side of neck?

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Big swollel on left side of neck after having food?

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