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My neck pops then white hot pain in neck and up the back of head also an increase of saliva reoccurring but maybe two three times a year?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Sounds like cervical: nerve root distribution. Just like there are "slipped disks" in the lower back it also occurs in the neck. Need an MRI of the neck to confirm the diagnosis. Then see a good neurologist and probably get neck traction for treatmen.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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A member asked:

My neck pops then white hot pain in neck and up the back of head also an increase of saliva reoccurring but maybe two three times a year?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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