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What Causes Throbbing Sensation In Neck Along With Headaches?

There is a vein on the left side of my neck that I thought was just a result of heavy lifting with book bags and things like that. When I rub or massage it out, the throbbing is quite sharp and it seems to connect to the left side of my head. When I have headaches, this pain is very strongly felt.
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

The prominent vein on left side of neck with sharp throbbing and headache may be part of various clinical conditions.
- Acute muscle spasm induced secondary changes
- Carotid vessel disorder as atherosclerosis or others
- Auto immune conditions such as vasculitis
- Developing thrombus inside vessel
- Hypertension related sequences

A detailed history, physical examination with Doppler ultrasound of the neck vessels are very vital in this matter to co relate precisely.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Throbbing Sensation In Neck Along With Headaches?

Hello, The prominent vein on left side of neck with sharp throbbing and headache may be part of various clinical conditions. - Acute muscle spasm induced secondary changes - Carotid vessel disorder as atherosclerosis or others - Auto immune conditions such as vasculitis - Developing thrombus inside vessel - Hypertension related sequences A detailed history, physical examination with Doppler ultrasound of the neck vessels are very vital in this matter to co relate precisely. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon