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Can Stress Cause The Carotid Artery To Become Thicker And More Visible?

I ve noticed one carotid artery has become thicker and more visible. Yesterday and this morning I could feel my pulse in it very strongly but not the other. My blood pressure had increased to 157 / 104. it usually averages about 138 / 78. i was previously on meds for Bp but had bad reactions to 4 types so came off and generally its controllable with good food and walking. But this problem seems to have come on suddenly.Can it be due to the immense stress I am under or is there a bigger problem
Fri, 11 Oct 2019
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Hello,

Transient appearance of carotid can be possible during immense stress and high systemic blood pressure, but if persistent over a period of times, consider carotid artery stenosis or other issues in emergency.

A physician evaluation with carotid Doppler is best possible guidelines helpful in this matter. Till that time, try to remain panic free as far as possible for better health overall.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Can Stress Cause The Carotid Artery To Become Thicker And More Visible?

Hello, Transient appearance of carotid can be possible during immense stress and high systemic blood pressure, but if persistent over a period of times, consider carotid artery stenosis or other issues in emergency. A physician evaluation with carotid Doppler is best possible guidelines helpful in this matter. Till that time, try to remain panic free as far as possible for better health overall. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon