HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Ent said lump is carotid artery not lymph node because of pulsing. it's painful and swollen for 10 months. he said don't worry about it. correct?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. David Fertel answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Se a vasc surgeon: It may or may not be. You should see a vascular surgeon and have an ultrasound.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 3/21/2013

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Swollen lymph node on top of right CAROITED artery. It measures about 1.5 cm. doc said its benign. Can this cause complications since its on artery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have had pain in my carotid artery more like a pulsating or throbbing discomfort for 1 Or 2 minutes at a time. It occurs during any activity randomly. An ultrasound detected a mass of some sort pushing against the carotid artery. What could it be?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Sharp throbbing pains each side of throat in front in internal carotid artery region. Ears feel clogged/fuzzy. Right LN swollen. Worse with exertion?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Painful swollen lymph node (left side) groin 2 painful bumps, lumps, on vagina lip (left) and the entire left lip is swollen.?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Huge Swollen lump inside left nostril, entire left nostril swollen, left lymph nodes painful swollen, left jaw and eye in pain, what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Carotid artery? (ent said don't worry about it) swollen/painful for 10 mo. Ct scan showed nothing abnormal. Should i see a vascular doc or do nothing?
I have visited a ent doctor for showing the hard 1.3cm lump in the back of my head..he says its swollen lymph node..but it has been there for almost 2months.also it increased in size .now wht shud I do..should I trust him?
I have a lump in my neck however the ENT said it is a swollen lymph node, why is it swollen and how do I fix it?
Neck and face swollen left side. Ent eval can't find anything, CT scan normal. Carotid ultrasound...Normal. What else could it be? Other tests? Lymph?
Can an ENT tell if your lymphnodes are swollen? Can he tell if its your carotid artery?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.