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A member asked:

I have a sharp stabbing pain under my right jaw in the carotid artery, only when doing a big effort or getting angry?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Carotid?: This may be muscle spasm, but you should have someone look at it just to be sure.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 2/17/2018

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Unclear: Stress and straining can cause increases in blood pressure transiently. Not sure if this is your situation. You may want to see you doctor if it is persistent.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/17/2018

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