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See pulse in right side nape of neck above clavicle when i lean over sink. female, 63, normal bp, had great ekg prior to colonoscopy last week. thin?

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Pulse: Are you very thin? This is a normal artery pulsating. Have you lost more weight recently? If you have been having diarrhea you need to drink plenty fluids, like gatorade, avoid juices.

Answered 12/25/2013

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Need evaluation: Visible pulse some times could be normal in thin person, you need to see your doctor for vascular work up

Answered 6/29/2020

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Normal: You're most likely seeing your jugular venous pulse - which is what doctors look at when they examine you. If you're really thin, you may be seeing your carotid artery pulse - also normal.

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