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Hello Doctors, I want to know what problems a person faces if she or he as any carotid artery near the neck problem. Can have breathlessness. Thnx

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Dizziness, stroke ... Read More

I have pain under the jaw near the hyoid bone. I was prescribed a nerve pain medicine. Since few days I have been pressing too hard on right carotid artery as the pain is just near it. Can pressing or rubbing carotid artery too hard, several times in few days lead to some serious issues? Like tearing of artery or anything?

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Yes it can so kindly avoid it thanks. ... Read More

My friend does experiment on himself by pressing both carotid arteries wih both hands and he felt dizziness it becomes weak his body and his legs start like shaking automatically then he remove his hands from carotid arteries.What would happened if he does not remove his hands from neck. He will go in dizzibess state or something else.I am finding

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Obvious it’s hampering brain blood supply so ll feel dizzy. Better don’t try it’s unsafe ... Read More

I have 2.5 mm plaque in carotid artery for past 1 year and now feeling pain in ear and carotid artery. Right now having LIPVAS 20 Ecospirin 75 Neurobin Forte Please suggest further course of action

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Need to see the reports. Did u suffer stroke. ... Read More

I have an abnormally-large right carotid artery. It is three or four times the volume of the left, which is normal in size. When it was discovered, the technician thought emergency surgery was necessary, but another doctor said it wasn't an issue. What are the potential concerns going into the future? I am a relatively-healthy 37-year-old white mal

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Any other test done? Need more detail, kindly consult ... Read More

I was checking for my pulse randomly and my right carotid artery feels larger than my left. I've had no issues with health and have had no symptoms. Could this just be my anatomy or are there underlying problems.

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Normal variant. No worries ... Read More

I'm lean and usually I can clearly see my colar bones,with less uper body fat. I recently observed that my right neck pulse is more visible then the left. The right carotid artery seems to be clearly visible. I can see it much clearly when I bend my neck back. But only on the right side. Is that serious?

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I don’t see right Carotid. ... Read More

Hi..in feb i did MRI agiography and found 50% narrow carotid artery with plaque.. As Doctor suggested,Yday i did Crotid doppler ..they found nthing..both carotid arteries are normal no plaque. My All blood reports are normal..no sugar ,no colestr,b12 is 400,hyposystine is also normal.. is it possilble ..there is huge diif between 2 results. . which

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Hi.. How many days was difference between two results Also Mr angio sometimes show flow void which can b interpreted as stenosis Carotid doppler is more reliable ... Read More

Hi ; Recently my mother went through MRI of brain and neck vessels...MRi showed no Abnormality in brain and report was normal.. But in MRI of neck vessles...it was writtn "soft tissue plaque absorbed in the proximal part of the right internal carotid artery causing mild luminal narrowing"..Rest all.the the internal and externa carotids were fine.

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These are age related changes. It’s not very serious right now. Medical management is the first treatment, it would need follow up. These plaques can break off and cause strokes. So needs to be follow ... Read More

Im a 16 year old female. Ive noticed whenever I do exercise for a while, my left carotid artery pulsates so strongly it hurts. I got my bloodwork done earlier this month, I went to a cardiologist and lung doctor, and nothings wrong except I have costochondritis. I get a little lightheaded and a few headaches a week tho that might be genetic. Thanks

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get a 2Decho done, if not done till now ... Read More

My mom was diagnosed with carotid stenosis about 70% on ICA origin and >70% stenosis on carotid bulb on left side neck. DR had suggested her to have medicine to dissolve/reduce the cholesterol. Now she has numbness on left hand and pain on left leg. Please suggest next steps. Attached the doppler reports.

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70% stenosis in the Carotid Artery is considered significant. But the thing to note here is Left sided carotid artery supplies Left side of Brain, which inturn controls Right side of the body. These f ... Read More

I'm a 25 year old female. Recently I underwent a CT angio test for thorax and neck due to extreme dizziness and chest pain along with shortness of breath. The test shows "Focal Non calcified eccentric Plaque in the origin of Left Common Carotid Artery causing 50% luminal narrowing" and now I'm terrified. The doctor says it's nothing, and prescribed

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Depends upon the cause ... Read More

A recent CT scan found "tiny Carotid Artery Plaque". There is no narrowing or calcification. Please advise if it's a matter of concern. Also, which specialist should I consult. Thank you

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If symptoms are there it's matter of concern.. neurophysician consultation to be taken.. thank you ... Read More

Is it possible to unclog arteries naturally, decalcify arteries naturally, how to do it ???n ...,???

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No ... Read More

Hello doctor. My neck pulse is clearly visible, I've been observing this since 2020, by pulse I mean on both side of the neck as well as the center neck near the colar bone near carotid artery. I'm 62kgs, I'm a skinny fat person. I have anxiety so during anxiety I can Clearly see and feel strong pulse. Even without anxiety if I'm calm and resting,

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It can be normal in lean people, pls do consult doctor to find out if there is any issue. ... Read More

I have dizziness for past 2 years. Doctor assume this is due to neck so he did Carotid and vertebral Doppler. It is normal. Is this test enough or any other test needed to identify neck like ct or mri..

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Dizziness can have a lot of causes, which need detailed history and examination to decide on which investigations need to be done if at all. So please consult a neurologist for proper evaluation, as j ... Read More

Since 4 yrs Benign Carotid body tumor leftside neck. 30x29 mm not opted surgery. Under ayurvedic treatment to avoid size increase. Looking for homeo treatment too. Hv palpitations n pain sensation only when colds n coughs.

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Please get a surgeons opinion too .make sure the size is not increasing nor vascularity ... Read More

*Hi doctor, today I was cutting my under-chin and neck beard with clippers (looks like a small scissors used for cutting clothes and threads). *While doing so I guess, I got my neck skin in the cutting clippers. *Right now, I don't experience any pain or blood. *I just want to ask you if it's possible to cut carotid artery in neck, in this way.

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No. But always be careful. Do not use sharp objects ... Read More

From yesterday i am feeling thumping pulsing feeling at back of head is this due to vertebral artery i am having pulsatile tinittus near ear or due to carotid artery i am hearing it in my back of my head at base of skull

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Please consult and get physically examined for ascertaining the cause of pulsations . ... Read More

Does vertebral artery in our brain do pulsate similar to the carotid artery does vertebral artery have pulsations or not this is my medical doubt doctor plz clarify it does vertebral artery have pulsations

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Yes it's pulsatile but you cannot feel it as it's deeper. ... Read More

I am having severe preauricular pain also i had nystagmus like i see things shaking once in a while i went to doctor thought it's aerynsm of carotid he suggested brain ct plain mra of brain intracranial it's All normal i am using medicines sometimes I still get that pain sometimes by using medicines sometimes shaky vision if mra is normal do we hav

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Need more history.......about u r complaints.....plz consult ... Read More

Can ayurveda cure carotid cavernous fistula . Without surgery or invasive techniques and also help prevent repeat of the same symptoms

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I do not think so.pl consult Ayurveda specialist. ... Read More

Hi..i hv Carotid artery pblm..i had 3 injections of Rexite plus..but it was no suitBle so i had Bizfer XT for 30 days..which has suggested by anothet doctor.. Is Rexite plus and Bizfer XT is same.

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Mild difference is there ... Read More

Hi.. am 38 tr old ..whenevr i wkup midnight i gets dizziness for some time and sweating and smtime i hd headach at right side ..so as per doctor suggestion i did mri,mri venogram and angiogram..evrthing is normal but found 50%narrow right carotid artery.but dnt have any past history or high bp ,cholestrol n sugar is normal..nthing is there..m not g

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ... Read More

Hi, does rotating your neck laterally by yourself (without any external force) cause carotid artery dissection? I mean, is it possible? Please make it clear to me.

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

Does EECP technique is useful for the blockage in arteries or there is no other option rather than surgery

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It's only secondary to Medicines and By pass surgery and significant pain despite medicines and revascularization ( either by PCI or Surgery). ... Read More

My father has hypertension since last 5 yrs and he is diagnosed with left and right both carotid arteries stenosis of 60 percent which lead to formation of small clots in brain.. He has been using tablets for bp since 5 years and tablets for clots and stenosis since last 6 mnths... But he has become very dull and has complaint of dizziness...How to

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You need to address his carotid stenosis one at a time (most symptomatic one) Both stent and endarterectomy are equally good options I personally prefer stenting!! Consult some interventional neurolog ... Read More

I feel this strong pulse in my neck while I lie down. This is debilitating and can feel that strong pulse which doesn't allow me to sleep.. sometimes, I feel breathless and on and off chest pain.. I visited cardiologist and he said my heart is fine.. My ECG and 2d echo is normal. No thyroid and bp is always between 110/60-110/75. What can be the is

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Thyroid? Hemoglobin? Needs history and evaluation ... Read More

My aunt has undergone spine surgerh before nad now again surgery at same place .but while surgery carotid artery got cut.is there any problem in future

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Depends how big is the cut and blood flow to brain ... Read More

There is blockage in all three arteries. 90%,80%,80. How much safe time the patient have to delay surgery.

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Get it done as early as possible ... Read More

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