Epistemis

Neck stiffness

Specialty: Neurology.

  • I can't bend my neck
  • stiff neck with fever

Why it occurs

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  • Mechanical cervical pain
  • Cervical dystonia

Initial workup

Meningeal signs (Kernig/Brudzinski); In case of fever or thunderclap headache, urgent neuroimaging and lumbar puncture.

red flags

Neck stiffness with fever and headache, or "thunderclap" headache → meningitis/SAH (vital emergency).

Standard management

  • Do not delay if there is suspicion — antibiotic + dexamethasone if bacterial meningitis

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousFront release reflexes
Area
Neurology
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
1
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