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Severe Neck Pain And Stiffness
Health Encyclopedia: Neck Pain
Alternative Names
Pain - neck; Neck stiffness
Considerations
Neck pain may originate from any of the structures in the neck. These include muscles and nerves as well as spinal vertebrae and the cushioning disks in between. Neck pain may also come from regions near the neck, like the shoulder, jaw, head, and upper arms.
When your neck is sore, you may have difficulty moving it, especially to one side. Many people describe this as having a...
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Health Guide
Whiplash
Prevention Headrests in your car can reduce the severity of neck pain from a car accident. Make sure that the headrest is positioned properly for your height. If you do get whiplash, learn... Read more »Pagets disease
... Bowing of the legs Warmth of skin overlying affected bone Fracture Neck pain Reduced height Hearing loss Note: Most patients have no... Read more »Meningitis: H. influenzae
...infants Fever (in young infants the temperature may actually be below normal) Severe headache (older children) Nausea and vomiting Stiff neck or pain in neck when... Read more »Aneurysm in the brain
...cause the following symptoms: Double vision Loss of vision Headaches Eye pain Neck pain Symptoms of an aneurysm that have broken open (ruptured) may include: ... Read more »Hypothyroidism: Complications
...than average risk for it. It often begins with an upper respiratory infection. Symptoms include fever, neck pain and rash, and trouble swallowing and speaking. Immediate treatment is... Read more »Images
Medications
...unlikely but serious side effects occur: chest pain neck pain/stiffness Tell your doctor... Read more »
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