Neck Problems and Injuries
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have neck pain with arm pain?
See significance of arm pain 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 arm pain?
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 moderate arm pain for 2 days but no other symptoms?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had arm pain that comes and goes for longer than 1 week?
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: October 3, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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