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Left carotid artery is causing pain in my throat. it pounds vigerously scared i'm gonna die i feel like i am?

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Unless you: have a rare disease, carotid artery disease usually does not cause pain in throat. It is normal for it to have a pulse. Have your doctor check out your blood pressure and advise you on treatment.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/4/2014

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Pain is not a: symptom of carotid artery disease. So see your doctor.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 7/4/2014

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