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ST.ALARMING NECK SYMPTOMS YOU SHOULD NEVER IGNORE: COULD YOU BE AT RISK

1.Severe Pain: Sudden, sharp, or persistently severe neck pain can be a sign of conditions like meningitis or cervical artery dissection.

The Difference Between Acute Pain vs. Chronic Pain | Complete Care

 

2. Pain with Neurological Symptoms: Neck pain accompanied by numbness, weakness, or tingling in the arms or legs could indicate a spinal cord issue, such as a herniated disc or spinal

stenosis.

Neuropathic Pain: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment, and More

3. Trouble Swallowing or Breathing: Difficulty swallowing or breathing with neck pain may suggest an infection or a throat blockage.

Respiratory Dysphagia - Information for patients | Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

4. Unexplained Weight Loss: Neck pain combined with unexplained weight loss and fatigue could signal a serious infection or malignancy, such as lymphoma.

Why Unexplained Weight Loss Should Be Diagnosed

5. Fever and Stiff Neck: A stiff neck with high fever, headache, and light sensitivity might be symptoms of meningitis, a life-threatening condition.

Signs and Symptoms of Meningococcal Disease | CDC

6. Loss of Balance or Coordination: Neck pain associated with balance loss or difficulty walking can be indicative of a spinal cord injury or brain tumor.

Feeling Off-Balance? The Problem Might Be in Your Ears - Keck Medicine of USC

7. Changes in Bladder or Bowel Function: Neck pain with changes in bladder or bowel control may be a sign of cauda equina syndrome, needing urgent care.

Bladder & Bowel Control - Physiotherapy Victoria BC