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Are there any alternative treatments for carotidynia?
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Carotidynia: Please explain: treatments alternative to what treatment. Or do you mean "alternative medicine" treatments? Please clarify. "carotidynia" refers to pain in the carotid arteries, btw.
Answered 11/21/2019
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Different types: Carotidynia is treated with mixed results based on cause. Some symptoms are inflammatory, others are associated with migraines, and others are caused by vascular disease. Sometimes no definable cause. Work with your doctor to find type and best treatment.
Answered 11/21/2019
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