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I am experiencing pain on the left side of my neck only when i touch it. it is very painful. i went to my doctor today she said it was possibly a node under my carotid artery. i am nervous that it's something more serious being right where my carotid?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Node under carotid: Discuss with your Dr. who knows you best and has felt ti. Not likely dangerous.

Answered 6/15/2017

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