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When you get hit in the neck by something, do you always get a stroke? an appliance swung and hit me in the side of neck. am i in danger? i am scared.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Unlikely: Would be rare. If you have no symptoms currently, no problem. If you have significant residual pain, see MD.

Answered 7/6/2015

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A member asked:

When you get hit in the neck by something, do you always get a stroke? an appliance swung and hit me in the side of neck. am i in danger? i am scared.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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