my son has a "crick" in his neck. He woke up saying his head was hurting, but when I asked him to touch where it hurt, he touched below his ear. What can I do?? I have given him Motrin to no avail. Heating pad maybe?? He doesnt even want to get up without whining. He has no other symptoms like fever, vomiting, etc., so I have no reason to think its anything else. Please help!!!! What can I do?
2006-07-16 06:07:57 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Possible an ear infection. Ask him to touch his chin to his neck. If he can't take him to a doctor because that could be meningitis. Even if it is just stiff from sleeping or a pulled muscle, with kids that young you just don't want to risk any chances.
2006-07-16 06:14:27 · answer #1 · answered by kaliedoscope_eyes86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're really concerned, take him to the doctor. But normally, a crick in the neck takes time and gradual motion to work out.
It could also be an infection in the inner ear canal, which may or may not come along with a fever at first.
You may want to try an urgent care facility. They are pretty good at diagnosing the problem and providing an immediate solution, whereas the doctor's office sometimes take a couple days before you can get an appointment.
2006-07-16 13:12:10 · answer #2 · answered by DocMarten 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried to touch his neck where he is saying it hurts ? try rubbing the muscles in his neck gently ? Have you tried a warm bath sometimes getting their minds off of it helps and the heat is easier in water the a heating pad but if you do use it don't leave it on more than 5 mins at a time.
2006-07-16 13:22:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the ER and have a spinal tap done. Not to scare you, but it could be meningitis. I think you run a real high fever with it though. I know your head and neck hurt with it. Just take him and know for sure.
2006-07-16 13:11:11 · answer #4 · answered by pamela_d_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be an ear infection called
Otitis media
Check this out and then make an appointment for a check up.....
Hope this helps
2006-07-16 13:14:34 · answer #5 · answered by loligo1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking him to a therapist or a massage therapy place. You also might want to try a chiropractor. But also refer to your local doctor first to just let him know what's going on.
2006-07-16 14:36:52 · answer #6 · answered by rednickel525 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be pulled muscle? Try heating pad. If doesn't help take him to a Doc. could be something more serious.
2006-07-16 13:11:10 · answer #7 · answered by aprillillie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the doctor! Pronto, before his head falls off!
2006-07-16 13:11:24 · answer #8 · answered by Fiasco de Bacle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"cricks" hurt..i get em all the time....the only way to get rid of it is the painful way...to do normal everyday things...eventually it will looosen up
2006-07-16 13:10:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an earache..
SEE A DOCTOR!
2006-07-16 13:11:36 · answer #10 · answered by SkyBird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋