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Left upper neck or lower head pain, what's the difference?

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Dr. Joseph Carcione answered

Specializes in Neurology

Good question....: But you need to be more specific - pain in either place can radiate into the adjoining region - suggest getting a good physical exam to determine where the problem is and then how to treat it.

Answered 11/24/2013

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