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Jugular Vein Compression

Jugular vein compression or internal jugular vein stenosis leads to decreased blood flow through the jugular veins. Jugular veins are a pair of veins that carry deoxygenated blood from the brain, neck, and parts of the face back to the heart. When the vein is compressed by the surrounding structures lying next to it, the blood flow gets obstructed leading to symptoms like headache, neck pain, partial memory loss, hearing issues, and more.

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How severe is my TIA stroke with right-sided weakness?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 51-year-old female with a height of 5 feet 8 inches and a weight of 145 lbs. I have Eagle syndrome with left internal jugular vein compression, but the right internal jugular vein is slightly compressed. I have had a sharp stabbing pain in my head for the past month. I got three TI...  Read Full »

Dr. Ghayur Abbas

Dr. Ghayur Abbas

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Severe jugular vein compression causes a stroke. Therefore, it is better to consult a specialist.   Read Full »

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