Neck Problems and Injuries
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Did your neck pain start after a recent injury?
See significance of an injury 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 Do you have severe pain after an injury?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have moderate pain after an injury but you do not have other symptoms?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had mild pain for 2 to 3 days after an injury?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have mild pain that has not improved after 1 week of home treatment?
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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