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What are the treatments for whiplash ? i was in a minor collision today and i have neck pain now. it was a small collision. min.length of injury time
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Whiplash : Lie flat in bed at night with either an ice bag or a heating pad set on low. Whichever feels moe comfortable for you. Take Ibuprofen or Naproxen for pain. If necessary, get physiotherapy.
Answered 6/30/2014
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See Doctor: First try nsaids like ibuprofen, aleve and you can even add some tylenol (acetaminophen) to help with pain. Ice the area for 20 min at a time and see if these help reduce the pain. If this persists longer than a few days, consider seeing your doctor for stronger medications to help. Typically most people get better within a few weeks of an injury. If not better consider further imaging studies to evaluate.
Answered 1/29/2014
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