Which of the following is listed as a symptom in WAD signs and symptoms?

• A. Diabetes
• B. Localized neck pain and stiffness
• C. Hair loss
• D. Nausea

Answer: (B)

Whiplash Associated Disorder is defined by neck-related symptoms that follow a rapid acceleration–deceleration injury, and the most characteristic feature listed for WAD signs and symptoms is localized neck pain and stiffness. This reflects injury to the soft tissues of the cervical spine and surrounding structures, which commonly causes pain with movement and a reduced range of motion right after the injury and during recovery. The other options do not fit the typical profile: diabetes is a systemic metabolic condition, hair loss isn’t a standard sign of whiplash, and nausea can occur in some conditions but isn’t a primary or defining symptom of WAD as commonly described.