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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Stiffness And Mild Pain In Neck

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Alternative Names

Wry neck; Loxia


Symptoms
  • Enlargement of the neck muscles (possibly present at birth)
  • Asymmetry of an infant's head from sleeping on the affected side
  • Elevation of the shoulder on the affected side
  • Stiffness of neck muscles
  • Limited range of motion
  • Headache
  • Neck pain
  • Head tremor

Signs and tests

Various tests or procedures may be done to rule out possible causes of head an...

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