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Stiff neck for four days. what could be the reason?
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Stiff-Necked People: Most comply caused by muscular/musculoligamentous sprain. Various innocuous and more concerning possibilities are considered which your doctor can assess.
Answered 5/12/2013
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Multiple from just : Muscular to some underlying degenerative changes to an early disc problem or even the start of an upper respiratory infection to name a few of the more common reasons. If it persists after a week or two or gets worse, see your physician, in the meantime . Try heat applications, gentle stretching as well as over the counter medication if no reasons that you are unable to take them.
Answered 3/23/2018
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