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What Causes Pain On Temple And Side Of Neck?
Question: hi, when exercising I get a strong pain in my left temple and left side of my neck. This has happened over the past three days when really bumping up my heart rate. I am 50y/o and my mother had a history of stroke in her 50's. Is this a possibility and should I get to a dr soon?
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I will like to tell you that this is not a fetaure of stroke as you explain it . But still considering your age and family history I would recommend you to get a scrrenig done for the same . A ECG, 2D ECHO , Carotid doppler , Complete lipid profile is highly recommended . It will screen you for the risk factors predisposing to the risk of stroke .
Rest there is no history of sensory deficit or other motor deficit so possibility of stroke is very less.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I will like to tell you that this is not a fetaure of stroke as you explain it . But still considering your age and family history I would recommend you to get a scrrenig done for the same . A ECG, 2D ECHO , Carotid doppler , Complete lipid profile is highly recommended . It will screen you for the risk factors predisposing to the risk of stroke .
Rest there is no history of sensory deficit or other motor deficit so possibility of stroke is very less.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your answer. What is then causing this pain when I am exercising?
I did have a clot in my lung in 2001 caused from surgery so are a little worried regarding clots. I also have varicose veins and as mentioned my mother had strokes in her 50's. I will have the screening as you have suggested.
I did have a clot in my lung in 2001 caused from surgery so are a little worried regarding clots. I also have varicose veins and as mentioned my mother had strokes in her 50's. I will have the screening as you have suggested.
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thanks for reverting back.
It will be very difficult to give you any answer for this as this is a very non specific symptom and is not leading to any diagnosis. During surgery since you are immobile there is a tendency for clots which may not be apt in the present scenario . So seems unlikely . Rest you get these tests done after discussing with your treating doctor and then we will see what comes out.
Dr. Shruti
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thanks for reverting back.
It will be very difficult to give you any answer for this as this is a very non specific symptom and is not leading to any diagnosis. During surgery since you are immobile there is a tendency for clots which may not be apt in the present scenario . So seems unlikely . Rest you get these tests done after discussing with your treating doctor and then we will see what comes out.
Dr. Shruti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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