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Horner's Syndrome

Warning Signs

Horner's Syndrome Warning Signs

Notify your doctor if you have Horner's syndrome and any of the following:

Worsening neck pain
Worsening chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Worsening headache
Neck swelling
Facial weakness (unilateral)
Facial numbness (unilateral)
Arm weakness (unilateral)
Leg weakness (unilateral)
Difficulty speaking
Difficulty swallowing
Difficulty walking
Confusion

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Last Updated: Nov 7, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Horner's Syndrome References:

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