Neck pain

Conditions

• Cervical spondylosis
• Meningitis
• Polymyalgia rheumatica

Cervical spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis is a medical term used to refer to age-related ‘wear and tear’ that can affect bones and tissues in the neck.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Neck pain
• Arm pain
• Neck stiffness
• Pain in shoulder
• Headache

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Meningitis

Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord (meninges).

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Headache
• High temperature
• Neck stiffness
• Neck pain
• Eyes sensitive to light

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Polymyalgia rheumatica

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and inflammation in the muscles around the shoulders, neck and hips.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Aching muscles all over body
• Unusually tired
• Hip pain
• Pain in shoulder
• Neck stiffness

Our Health A-Z contains more information on Polymyalgia rheumatica.

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