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I have a u shaped artery on my right temple that becomes visible for days at a time and then vanishes. it has done this numerous times. i asked my doc with a pic and she said its fine without examining. im still worried. why is this happening?

Q: i have a u shaped artery on my right temple that becomes visible for days at a time and then vanishes. it has done this numerous times. i asked my doc with a pic and she said its fine without examining. im still worried. why is this happening?

: If it is very hot they dilate to help cool the body: see if you scan see only when hot. Most likely normal.

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If it is very hot they dilate to help cool the body: see if you scan see only when hot. Most likely normal.

Answered 7/17/2021

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A member asked:

I have a u shaped artery on my right temple that becomes visible for days at a time and then vanishes. it has done this numerous times. i asked my doc with a pic and she said its fine without examining. im still worried. why is this happening?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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