Stool that is hard to pass, painful, or requires straining. Smooth and soft, formed into one long shape and not a bunch of pieces. Hard lumps and pieces, or mushy and watery, or even pasty and difficult to clean off. About one to two inches in diameter and up to 18 inches long.
Stiff neck is most commonly due to damage to the bones, nerves, and/or muscles of the neck. However, stiff neck is also a symptom of meningitis (along with headache and fever).Neck stiffness may also develop as a reaction and result of muscle spasm in various conditions that cause neck pain, including traumatic injuries.tiff neck is most commonly due to damage to the bones, nerves, and/or muscles of the neck. However, stiff neck is also a symptom of meningitis (along with headache and fever).
A stiff neck may result from muscle strain. Photo Credit Hemera Technologies/AbleStock.com/Getty Images. Symptoms of a stiff neck include soreness, pain and difficulty turning your head. You may also experience headaches and shoulder or arm pain in conjunction with a stiff neck. In most cases, a stiff neck results from muscle strain and goes away in a few days with rest and proper care. However, a stiff neck may indicate an infection or serious damage to your spine. Consult your physician for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.