Question 1

he is having pressure on the right side of his neck along the carotid artery. no pain or swelling or lumps. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Neck pressure: Occasionally the carotid artery can become inflamed causing pain and tenderness. More common would be tension or mild inflammation in one of the strap muscles of the neck. Other possibilities include inflammation of the lateral lobe of the thyroid gland or an inflamed lymph gland. A physician or otolaryngologist would have to examine you in order to make a diagnosis.

Question 2

i have to jave a ultrasound of my carotid artery. what would be wrong with carotid if it causes swelling of left sife of neck amd face?

Accepted Answer

More of a vein prob: The artery takes blood from the heart to the brain, the veins drain the blood from the brain back to the heart. If there is something blocking the return flow (the vein) then the increased pressure in the vein makes some fluid leak into the surrounding tissues. Also, the lymph channels drain down and those can get blocked and cause swelling. Many things can cause this, be sure to get all the tests.

Question 3

i have a small swelling on the right side of my neck near the carotid artery and i have already had one stroke and surgery. it's not a hard knot?

Accepted Answer

Go see ur Family Doc: That small swelling on side of your neck could be caused by infection, swollen gland, cancer, scar, reaction to suture material, etc. Bottom line, rather than speculate, go see your Family Doc for examination. Also work w/your doc to optimize stroke risk factors, eg atrial fibrillation, blood pressure, cholesterol, sugar etc, to prevent 2nd one. And learn FAST acronym: http://goo.gl/2Q7GKE

Question 4

could you die by touching the carotid arteries?

Accepted Answer

Exceedingly unlikely: The chances of this happening are extremely remote. Having said that we are always extremely cautious in examining patients with carotid artery atherosclerosis. I have personally witnessed at least one patient getting a stroke after a carotid artery examination--fortunately he recovered. So it is theoretically possible to get a stroke large enough to cause death, but the odds are extremely small.

Question 5

can your carotid artery spasm?

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Any artery that is not "hardened" with plaque or calcium can go into spasm.  However, connecting spasm with clinical symptoms is a more difficult.  If you are concerned you should consult a vascular surgeon or neurologist.

Question 6

what happens when a carotid artery gets nicked?

Accepted Answer

Carotid injury: Bleeding complication and if it is not addressed it could lead to death.

Question 7

what happens if you severe your carotid artery? i'm just curious.

Accepted Answer

Death: You don't need a physician to explain that this leads pretty quickly to death.

Question 8

what causes dilated carotid arteries?

Accepted Answer

Carotid: Possibilities include age, chronic hypertension and smoking.

Question 9

how can i find carotid artery for pulse?

Accepted Answer

Use your fingers: If you are taking your own pulse take your second &amp; third finger; place them over your neck below your chin and slide them to your side (opposite side of the hand you are using is easier) until you feel a pulsation.  You will need to put a firm pressure to feel it.  Be careful to take pulse at the neck one side at a time as if you do both sides at the same time you could get dizzy.

Question 10

can a spasm in carotid artery cause a tia ?

Accepted Answer

: No, carotid artery too large to spasm but a stenosis, dissection, or embolism all can cause TIA or full blown stroke!

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He is having pressure on the right side of his neck along the carotid artery. no pain or swelling or lumps. what could this be?

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I have to jave a ultrasound of my carotid artery. what would be wrong with carotid if it causes swelling of left sife of neck amd face?

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I have a small swelling on the right side of my neck near the carotid artery and i have already had one stroke and surgery. it's not a hard knot?

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Could you die by touching the carotid arteries?

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Can your carotid artery spasm?

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What happens when a carotid artery gets nicked?

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What happens if you severe your carotid artery? i'm just curious.

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What causes dilated carotid arteries?

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How can i find carotid artery for pulse?

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Can a spasm in carotid artery cause a tia ?

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