Question 1

what can cause anterior neck pain that comes and goes? occurs on both sides of windpipe, near carotid arteries. been happening for 6 months.

Accepted Answer

See doc: There is no way to tell what the problem may be without a direct inspection and examination of the area involved.  If this has been present for 6 months, it is high time you consult your doctor.

Question 2

neck pain on my carotid artery that spreads to my jaw. on going for five days, 8/10 pain, sometimes get a stiff neck. difficulty swallowing, no fever.?

Accepted Answer

See a Doc: You really need to see a doctor immediately. There are many possible causes and a few of these causes can be serious. You should go to an emergency room today if you cannot get in to see a doctor to have this checked out and make sure nothing serious is going on.

Question 3

what are the chances of a carotid artery dissection? normal ct of head and neck 4 months ago . current right side neck pain , tension head ache 2 days ago that has now resolved . neck pain with movement on right side . no injury?

Accepted Answer

: At your age, neck pain is usually caused by strained muscles from poor posture — whether it's leaning over your computer or hunching over your workbench or during sleep. This condition is thousand times more common than carotid artery dissection as the cause of neck pain. Furthermore, besides neck pain other associated symptoms are also present in carotid dissection.

Question 4

drs dissected carotid artery during a procedure 2 yrs ago. now i have neck pain, numbness in left arm, headache. why?

Accepted Answer

May have obstructed: Wth any type of trauma scar tissue can form. Maybe this tissue is causing a compression or obstructing flow into theupper extremity. A physical exam with blood pressures in both arms, arterial dopplers amd probably a cta of the neck and left upper extremity may be necessary.

Question 5

im diagnosed with a right internal carotid artery dissection.my neurologist thinks it happened a while ago and it is now healed but the artery has narrowed , im on plavix 75mg a day but my headaches+neck pain persist, will it ever go away?

Accepted Answer

: Would suggest managing the neck issues with physical therapy and appropriate exercises, such as McKenzie's approaches.  Ask your neurologist about the type of headaches, which may be triggered by neck symptoms, and if anti-migraine-type drugs might be useful.   We can provide more with a virtual consult  (www.connect@healthtap.com)

Question 6

could the carotid arteries clear themselves or with massaging my neck?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: A stenosis of the carotid arteries as in any other artery is a process that takes years to develop and is referred to as plaque. Plaque that has developed in the artery does not go away on its own. It can be removed reliably and safely  with endarterectomy of the carotid artery. Massaging the carotid arteries will likely not help the situation and may dislodge unstable plaque making it dangerous.

Question 7

how common is it to see carotid arteries pulsing through your neck?

Accepted Answer

It can be.: If you are able to see your carotid artery pulse in your neck, you're likely quite thin. Rarely a prominent, pulsatile carotid artery in the neck is a sign of a carotid artery aneurysm, an abnormal englargement of the artery which can lead to problems such as stroke or rupture/bleeding. This would be rare in a 43 year old without a history of trauma. See a vascular surgeon to be sure.

Question 8

what would cause pain and a lump in the right side of your neck near carotid artery?

Accepted Answer

Pain &amp; Lump: in neck indicates the need to see your doctor now.  It MAY be a cyst but could be something more serious so please get it looked at by your doctor.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

is there anything that can cause pain to shoot trough the carotid artery in the neck to the head?

Accepted Answer

Nerve pain: Cannot imagine that pain goes through an artery, though nerves do travel in similar paths.  Possibly a trapped nerve in your upper back is causing the shooting pain.  Seek pain management advice, or neurology.  My be that a steroid injection (seek a physician who is comfortable with neck injections - not all are) would help, or you may need surgery as a last resort.  An MRI may be in your future..

Question 10

lump on the right side of my neck  for a year next to the carotid artery. it doesn't hurt and i can move it around but it will pop back into place?

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Be seen: It could be many things.  See your physician for an exam and diagnosis.

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Neck pain near carotid artery

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What can cause anterior neck pain that comes and goes? occurs on both sides of windpipe, near carotid arteries. been happening for 6 months.

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Neck pain on my carotid artery that spreads to my jaw. on going for five days, 8/10 pain, sometimes get a stiff neck. difficulty swallowing, no fever.?

A member asked:

What are the chances of a carotid artery dissection? normal ct of head and neck 4 months ago . current right side neck pain , tension head ache 2 days ago that has now resolved . neck pain with movement on right side . no injury?

A member asked:

Drs dissected carotid artery during a procedure 2 yrs ago. now i have neck pain, numbness in left arm, headache. why?

A member asked:

Im diagnosed with a right internal carotid artery dissection.my neurologist thinks it happened a while ago and it is now healed but the artery has narrowed , im on plavix 75mg a day but my headaches+neck pain persist, will it ever go away?

A member asked:

Could the carotid arteries clear themselves or with massaging my neck?

A member asked:

How common is it to see carotid arteries pulsing through your neck?

A member asked:

What would cause pain and a lump in the right side of your neck near carotid artery?

A member asked:

Is there anything that can cause pain to shoot trough the carotid artery in the neck to the head?

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Lump on the right side of my neck for a year next to the carotid artery. it doesn't hurt and i can move it around but it will pop back into place?

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