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The internal carotid artery supplies the brain, and the external carotid artery supplies the face. This fork is a common site for atherosclerosis, an inflammatory build-up of atheromatous plaque inside the common carotid artery, or the internal carotid arteries that causes them to narrow. [3] [4]
Eagle syndrome (also termed stylohyoid syndrome, [1] styloid syndrome, [2] stylalgia, [3] styloid-stylohyoid syndrome, [2] or styloid–carotid artery syndrome) [4] is an uncommon condition commonly characterized but not limited to sudden, sharp nerve-like pain in the jaw bone and joint, back of the throat, and base of the tongue, triggered by swallowing, moving the jaw, or turning the neck. [1]
Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome, also known as reperfusion syndrome, is a dysregulated state of cerebral blood flow following the restoration of arterial blood flow to the brain, usually following treatment of carotid artery stenosis. [1]
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Pressure on the carotid artery can also cause vagal tone induced bradycardia, which can eventually stop the heart. Other dangers in use of a constricting method include rhabdomyolysis , which is a buildup of toxins below the pressure point, which if released back into the main bloodstream may cause kidney failure .
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Pain, aches, and/or cramps in the buttocks, hip, or thigh; Muscle atrophy (muscle loss) of the affected limb; Hair loss of the affected limb; Skin that is smooth, shiny, or cool to the touch in the affected area; Decreased or absent pulse in the feet; Cold and/or numbness in the toes; Sores/ulcers on the affected limb that do not heal
Quick consumption of cold foods and beverages or prolonged oral exposure to cold stimuli: Treatment: Removal of the cold stimulus from the oral cavity and thrusting the tongue towards the tip of the nose or roof of the mouth to relieve pain. Drinking warm water can also ease pain.