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A member asked:

Feel lump in left carotid artery hurts and neck and face feel numb throat is sore and horse and headache. family won't take to er i'm really scared?

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Symptoms: Unlikely to need an ER visit, likely a viral syndrome. If not improving in a few days definitely see your Dr.

Dr Joel agreed

Answered 7/14/2016

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