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 weakness in one or both arms?
See significance of weakness in one or both arms if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
- Yes
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Has weakness developed suddenly?
Do you have weakness or clumsiness in both arms or hands?
Do you have weakness in an arm and leg on the same side of your body?
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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
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Do you have constant weakness in one arm?
Is your arm weakness slowly getting worse?
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You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
Do you have ongoing arm weakness that has gotten worse since you have been checked by your doctor?
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.
| Last updated: | August 28, 2007 |
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| 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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