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Would inflammation of carotid artery cause pain?
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Pain in Carotids: Inflammation in the carotid arteries may cause pain. More importantly, it is critical that you see a vascular surgeon to have your carotid arteries evaluated. You will need a carotid duplex to assess the amount of stenosis in the arteries, if any. Carotid artery blockage is one of the leading causes of strokes. Have this evaluated today.
Answered 7/16/2017
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Not usually: Arteritis generally cause pain you can have temporal arteritis that can cause pain.
Answered 1/5/2020
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