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Would i know if i had a carotid artery dissection?last couple of days facial tension, no pain or headache.its not numb.tingly lips today.age 28.
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Usually painful: If you have no history of trauma- spontaneous dissection typically affects persons in middle age.
Answered 8/21/2014
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