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A member asked:

I am just curious, is it normal to feel (with your fingertips) the artery above a temple? i can feel the one above my right temple, but not the left.

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Yes: Temporal artery can be felt on most of the persons , that is normal , if you feel carefully possible to feel on the other side. Some one who has hypertension ( B P ) even easier to feel. Go to your doctor check your BP .

Answered 7/25/2016

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: Yes, being able to feel the temporal artery and pulse is normal.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/4/2014

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