# What Are Common Symptoms of Whiplash?

![Lateral_neck_X-ray](https://www.augerlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Lateral_neck_X-ray_of_whiplash-281x300.jpg)You may sustain a variety of injuries when you are involved in a car accident. Your injuries may range from minor scrapes and bruises to more serious injuries requiring lengthy medical care. One of the [most common injuries](https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/neck-pain/what-whiplash)sustained in a automobile accident is whiplash.

Like a concussion, the [symptoms of whiplash](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/whiplash/symptoms-causes/syc-20378921) may be so common that you ignore them or attribute them to something else. If you have been in a crash and experience any of these symptoms, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

**Symptoms of Whiplash**

Here are some of the common, though minor and often missed symptoms of whiplash:

- Neck pain
- Neck stiffness
- Shoulder, upper back and upper arm pain
- Tingling in the arms
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Irritability
- Depression

And here are some of the symptoms that people tend to pay closer attention to:

- Blurred vision
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Sleep disturbances
- Memory problems

No matter which of these symptoms you experience after a car accident in North Carolina, you should seek medical attention. An accurate diagnosis can rule out other injuries that may be contributing to your symptoms. If you have been in a crash, no amount of pain or change in your general health should be considered minor.

 

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The symptoms of whiplash most often occur within 24 hours following an accident. If you experienced a quick forward and backward motion of your neck and head when you were struck, you could very well have whiplash. A doctor can let you know for sure and offer proper treatment options.

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