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My daughter fell today at school and her neck is sore, stiff and she is favoring her left side, she has no other symptoms should i take her to the e.r or is it just a sprain ?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Needs to be checked: Following head and neck contusions a neuro exam is recommended. Depending on local resources a school clinic or her pediatrician would be appropriate.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 1/14/2020

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A member asked:

My daughter fell today at school and her neck is sore, stiff and she is favoring her left side, she has no other symptoms should i take her to the e.r or is it just a sprain ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singh agreed

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