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The left side of my neck always hurts why?

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Dr. Joseph Carcione answered

Specializes in Neurology

Left sided neck pain: Loaded question - you need to be evaluated by a competent doctor to see why this is happening; need much more information before any treatments could be considered.

Answered 11/24/2013

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