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I was in a car accident a few days ago nd i have pain in my neck and numbness in my left shoulder. what could cause these symptoms ?

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

It depends: It depends on the mechanics of the accident and what happened to you in the car. However, the numbness is concerning and you should definitely see a doctor about it. Good luck.

Answered 9/29/2016

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