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I fell off my step ladder and banged my head hard on the floor. now the right side of my neck hurts. what is the problem?

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Dr. Dercy Aranador answered

Broken neck?: The worse thing that could have have happened is you broke your neck (cervical spine). Xrays will how this. If not, physical therapy and pain medications are helpfu.

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/17/2015

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A member asked:

I fell off my step ladder and banged my head hard on the floor. now the right side of my neck hurts. what is the problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dercy Aranador answered

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

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