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16 possible causes of 'Neck rigidity'

1. Neck Pain
Your neck (cervical spine) is made up of vertebrae that extend from the skull to the upper torso. Cervical di...

Symptoms:

  • Neck rigidity
2. Meningitis
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges. This is the membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord. Me...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Drowsiness
  • Bilateral hearing loss
  • Bulging fontanelle
  • Neck rigidity
3. Tetanus
Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the bo...

Symptoms:

  • Fecal incontinence
  • Stopped breathing
  • Aimless movement
  • Feels hot to touch
  • Neck rigidity
4. Whiplash
Whiplash occurs when a person's neck is whipped backward and then forward very suddenly. This injury is most ...

Symptoms:

  • Depression
  • Numbness of foot
  • Headache
  • Chronic pain
  • Neck rigidity
Click to view article 5. Sprains & Strains
Sprain refers to damage or tearing of ligaments or a joint capsule. Strain refers to damage or tearing of a m...

Symptoms:

  • Knee stiff
  • Body ache
  • Neck rigidity
  • Foot pain
  • Swollen feet
6. Wry Neck (Torticollis)
Torticollis is a painfully twisted and tilted neck. The head is generally tilted to one side and the chin to ...

Symptoms:

  • Headache
  • Chronic pain
  • Neck lump
  • Posture abnormal
  • Neck rigidity
7. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) refers to bleeding within the subarachnoid space, which is the area between the...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Neck pain
  • Alteration in consciousness
  • Blindness
  • Pain
  • Neck rigidity
8. Encephalitis
Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain tissue. Most cases are caused by viral infections. In rare cases it...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Motor tic
  • Flat affect
  • Poor short-term memory
  • Poor long term memory
  • Neck rigidity
9. Head Injury
Injuries to your brain, skull, or scalp are all types of head injury. A head injury may be mild or severe dep...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Facial bruising
  • Impulsivity
  • Bleeding eye
  • Paralysis of extremities
  • Neck rigidity
10. Cervical Spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis is usually an age-related condition that affects the joints in your neck. It develops as...

Symptoms:

  • Headache
  • Numbness of skin
  • Numbness of limbs
  • Arm pain
  • Neck rigidity
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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