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Can arteries/veins cause pain? i've had pain in the back of my neck for 2 days. not sure if it's being caused by an artery/vein or a muscle/tendon.

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Pain. : Vasculitis, an inflammation of an artery, can cause discomfort or pain in the area of the artery locally. That being said, if your diagnosis is uncertain you should have a doctor evaluate you. Don’t just assume what’s going on.

Answered 1/28/2018

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