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On my left side of my head i can see and feel pulsating hard for a few seconds then goes away then does it again. by my temple.
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Temporal pulsation: Hello, it would be best to show this to your family physician. Sometime an inflammation in the temporal artery could be the cause. He/she will be able to evaluate and treat. Sometimes steroids will calm things down and a specialist referral may be needed.
Answered 1/7/2018
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