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I keep having this pumping sensation in my throat. what is causing that? it just started last night when i was trying to go to sleep and has continued throughout the day. i can actually see my neck doing little jumps. it doesn't hurt and i don't feel an
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In : In the throat or outside of the neck? Most likely due to the carotid artery. I don't know your age, but as we get older the carotid can bend and twist. That can make it more prominent if the becd is pointing in a specific direction--either toward the skin or into the throat.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Corrigan's pulse?: You seem to be experiencing a carotid pulse disorder. This may be a 'water hammer' or 'corrigan's pulse'. You need to be seen by a physician for a proper diagnosis.
Answered 9/23/2015
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