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I noticed a bulging vein on the right side of my neck associated with a dull pain. i have also noticed a tightness in my neck and throat area. these symptoms have lasted three weeks and i first noticed them after flying on an airplane.

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

There are many: potential causes for these symptoms and findings including a blood clot in the central vasculature. You should be evaluated by a health care professional and probably will require an ultrasound or X-ray evaluation to exclude serious diagnoses.

Answered 12/26/2020

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A member asked:

I noticed a bulging vein on the right side of my neck associated with a dull pain. i have also noticed a tightness in my neck and throat area. these symptoms have lasted three weeks and i first noticed them after flying on an airplane.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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