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A member asked:

I fell down a week ago and now my neck hurts when eating sometimes the pain is mild should i get checked out?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Tes: If it still is painful then yes. Really need more history. Did you fall in your head? But anyway yes if you are bothered see your doctor

Answered 3/6/2016

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