Neck Pain
Alternate Names : Cervical Pain
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
When someone complains of neck pain, the healthcare provider will need more information. Questions may be asked related to:
when the pain started
the exact location of the pain, such as whether it is on one or both sides of the neck, or whether the pain goes anywhere else outside the neck
whether there has been any injury or trauma to the neck area
whether there is any family history of neck pain
whether the neck pain is constant or comes and goes
what medications, herbs, or illegal drugs a person takes, if any
what other medical conditions a person has, if any
if anything makes the neck pain worse or better, such as turning the head to one side or aspirin
any other symptoms, such as arthritis, fever, weight loss, or weakness in the arms
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