Neck
Symptoms to check
Click the plus sign to see a list of problems that could be a sign you may need to be checked urgently
When to get immediate medical advice
You should contact a GP or NHS 111 immediately if you have neck pain and:
- numbness or tingling around your genitals or buttocks
- loss of bladder or bowel control or difficulty peeing
- severe arm pain with accompanying tingling or numbness
- chest Pain
- a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above
- a swelling or a deformity in your neck
- problems walking
- lack of coordination or heaviness to your arms or legs
- sudden, significant weakness to your arms and legs
- it does not improve after resting or is worse at night
- severe headache
- it started after a serious accident, such as after a car accident
These problems could be a sign of something more serious and need to be checked urgently.
Immediate medical advice is available by contacting NHS 111