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I think i have a blood clot on my external jugular vein, the vein is swollen. pressure on left side brain. spit blood almost every morning i wake up.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Get seen now: Coughing up blood requires immediate attention. There may be some other explanation for your headaches.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/31/2016

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A member asked:

I think i have a blood clot on my external jugular vein, the vein is swollen. pressure on left side brain. spit blood almost every morning i wake up.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman agreed

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