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My jugular veins are pulsating and very visible when lying down. neck feels swollen and pain in neck, jaw and heart feels weak is this a heart problem?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

May be normal physio: This may be normal physiology. Your best approach is to see your physician. Dilated veins or neck artery I can't tell. This may or may not be due to your heart.

Answered 11/30/2020

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A member asked:

My jugular veins are pulsating and very visible when lying down. neck feels swollen and pain in neck, jaw and heart feels weak is this a heart problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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