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A 25-year-old male asked about a 19-year-old female:

I have a heavy pulse in the back of my neck near base of the skull along with stiffness , minor headache ct scan no contrast came out normal.. causes?

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Dr. Matthew Solhjemanswered

Radiation Oncology 22 years experience

Not sure.: It is hard to know without examining you and talking with you. If these symptoms continue, would consider an mri.

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