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Symptoms of torn artery in neck? how long could this go on before a serious event occurs. more than 3 weeks? mri wait is 8 months!

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Pain and numbness: The usual symptoms of a carotid or vertebral dissection are chronic pain and numbness or weakness in a part of you body on one side, usually in your face. Treatment is usually just Aspirin but sometimes a more significant blood thinner. Very rare however.

Answered 12/11/2017

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