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An area lower right in neck aches and hurts when i swallow off and on. it feels muscular rather than in my throat. also have shoulder pain. what is it?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Wry neck: You may have torticollis or a muscle spasm in your neck muscles.

Dr Niazi agreed

Answered 12/20/2013

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