What are the symptoms of carotid artery dissection?

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What are the symptoms of carotid artery dissection?

Carotid artery dissection symptoms vary widely, from no signs to sudden stroke. Signs may include:

  • Eye pain.
  • Facial pain.
  • Headache.
  • Horner’s syndrome, with symptoms on one side of the face (sagging eyelid, lack of sweat, and one smaller pupil).
  • Neck pain.
  • Neurologic deficits, such as abnormal reflexes, difficulty speaking, memory problems or loss of balance.
  • Stroke-like symptoms, such as sudden numbness or weakness, slurred speech or confusion.

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