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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?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
See vascular: Most times arteries are not painful. But if something is painful that long, find out why!
Answered 6/4/2015
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Why....: ....Do you think this is your carotid artery? There are many things that can cause unusual sensations in the neck. Most carotid artery disease causes no sensation at all in the neck.
Answered 4/1/2016
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Carotidynia : Carotidynia is an inflammatory process that can cause pain in the carotid artery. Please see a vascular surgeon if your pain persists.
Answered 3/12/2020
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