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A member asked:

Been noticing my carotid artery gets big bulgewhen laying flat on back and or when i poop. did have a stint of doing cocaine for awhile (stopped) and quitting cigarettes. feels much different than my left artery at base of neck. how dangerous is this?

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Carotid artery: This could be serious given the location. Based on symptom description I would be concerned about an aneurysm. Please be seen by a doctor as soon as possible.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 1/31/2018

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