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Does an artery run bk to front @ bottom, on rt side of the neck? what would cause that area to swell & feel a bit of pressure when i noticed it? tks!

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Need consult: Dear AmandaV, the neck has many vital structures and I would be concerned about any swelling/pressure there. You need to give a doctor more information and you need to be examined. It could nothing life-threatening, like a muscle but it could also be something like your thyroid or the artery. I hope this helps, Dr. C

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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