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Continuous Headache, Fatigue, Neck Pain Radiating To Arms Post Accident. Treatment?
I was in a rear end car accident yesterday and since then, I ve had headaches nonstop and very tired, and neck pain that spreads to my arms. What should I do?
Fri, 8 Jun 2012
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
Headache following Road Traffic Accident (RTA) needs to be evaluated for intracranial injuries. Neck pain radiating to shoulders also suggest cervical spine injuries.
Siting in a car during RTA exposes you to whiplash injuries and such injuries are prone to both intracranial and cervical spine injuries. You need to consult your doctor for a detailed physical examination and evaluation – X-ray’s and CT scan / MRI scan to rule out the aforementioned possibilities.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
Headache following Road Traffic Accident (RTA) needs to be evaluated for intracranial injuries. Neck pain radiating to shoulders also suggest cervical spine injuries.
Siting in a car during RTA exposes you to whiplash injuries and such injuries are prone to both intracranial and cervical spine injuries. You need to consult your doctor for a detailed physical examination and evaluation – X-ray’s and CT scan / MRI scan to rule out the aforementioned possibilities.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
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