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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Soreness On The Side Of Neck

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Posted on Tue, 29 Sep 2015
Question: Hi, I hit my head diving into my above ground pool last night. I did not lose consciousness but my neck immediately hurt and it still feels sore today. I do not have any other symptoms but I am wondering if I need to go to the ER to get checked out?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, advise to go to ER and get Xray done. ..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the accident you had.

If I was your caring doctor would advise to go to ER and get an X - ray of neck done to evaluate possible damages there from the hit.

Take otc pain killers and apply cold compresses on the place you got hit.
Try not to make fast movements of your neck and limit its normal movements.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (30 minutes later)
Should I go tonight?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
if none of symptoms below, can wait until morning

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

If you are not having nausea or vomiting or severe headache that won't resolve with pain killers, then should go tonight.

Otherwise, wait for next morning and get Xray done and further consultation with your doctor.

All the best!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Soreness On The Side Of Neck

Brief Answer: Yes, advise to go to ER and get Xray done. .. Detailed Answer: Hi, I am sorry for the accident you had. If I was your caring doctor would advise to go to ER and get an X - ray of neck done to evaluate possible damages there from the hit. Take otc pain killers and apply cold compresses on the place you got hit. Try not to make fast movements of your neck and limit its normal movements. Wish fast recovery! Dr.Albana