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Can you get an air embolism by straining your neck and hearing it pop? experiencing dizziness & weird feeling n back of head edge of skull & neck.

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Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

No: Not an air embolism, but if you have neurological symptoms following a neck manipulation, you should probably get evaluated.

Dr Shafique agreed

Answered 5/19/2017

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A member asked:

Can you get an air embolism by straining your neck and hearing it pop? experiencing dizziness & weird feeling n back of head edge of skull & neck.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

Dr Shafique agreed

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