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What are the symptoms of a ruptured neck artery ? tightness in neck, slight headache and spacyness both come and go. feel fine otherwise. history eds3

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Severe symptoms: If one were to rupture a neck artery the large pressure would cause dizziness, fainting, a noticeable swelling in the neck immediately. I doubt this is what you have but pleased get checked by your doctor

Answered 8/20/2014

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A member asked:

What are the symptoms of a ruptured neck artery ? tightness in neck, slight headache and spacyness both come and go. feel fine otherwise. history eds3

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

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