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I feel a heightened pulse on left and right side of my head just above my ears without touching it. what could be the cause?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Temporal artery: Check your blood pressure. If the temporal artery is tender of feels thick, visit your physician as soon as you can. We don't want to miss temoral arteritis.

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Answered 3/12/2018

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Dr. Seth Black answered

Temporal Artery: Might be superficial temporal artery or vein which traverses the region of the temples.

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A member asked:

I feel a heightened pulse on left and right side of my head just above my ears without touching it. what could be the cause?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Krauser and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Seth Black answered

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