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How do i know if it's a vein or an artery that hurts from time to time on the inside of the right side of my head? i'm worried
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Test?: In general, it is the artery which causes problem However no one can tell for sure without imaging studies. I wonder if your problem may be a migraine issue causing a throbbing pain . Have you seen your doctor about this?
Answered 9/9/2017
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Pulse : Artery has a pulse, vein does not.
Answered 11/27/2017
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