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I have pain on left front side of neck jugular veins are swollen and pulsing out when lying down neck is puffy, heart feels week have skipped beats?

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Sounds concerning: You could have a serious problem with your heart but it is hard to know. You need to see your doctor locally and get checked out

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/9/2016

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