Neck Problems and Injuries
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 Has numbness or tingling developed suddenly?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have constant numbness or tingling in one arm or hand?
Yes Is your numbness or tingling slowly getting worse?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Does numbness or tingling in one arm come and go?
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.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: August 28, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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