A 17-year-old female asked:
Ok so i'm scared i'm not very active i do eat a lot if bad foods.my left carotid artery hurts really bad and so doesx my head neck and face are numb?
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
See a neurologist: for neurological examination, labs, imaging and diagnosis. This is a serious medical condition and evaluation by a neurologist is warranted.
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