Neck Problems And Injuries: Check Your Symptoms

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When to See a Doctor

You have answered Yes to:

Do you have neck pain with numbness or tingling in one or both arms?

See significance of numbness or tingling if you need information to help you answer the questions below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

: Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes

: Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes
Yes

: You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

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Last updated:	August 28, 2007
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer

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