Suggest Treatment For Plaque In Carotid Artery And One-sided Fullness In Neck

Posted on Wed, 15 Apr 2015

Question: I have plaque in my carotid artery. I can feel fullness on this side of my neck plus a lot of discomfort and pressure. My teeth even bother me on that side and I see my dentist every 3 months. I am really lighted and afraid to drive. Is this because of this plaque? And what can I do about it?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Aspirin and statin would help you.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have noted your symptoms and findings.

For carotid plaque, you can start aspirin and statin tablets. This would help you get better and prevent nay brain stroke.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (18 minutes later)

Dr. XXXXXXX I also have 3 nodules on my hypothalamus. I've suffered with severe depression for most of my life. Could these nodules cause this depression. With pain in my neck from plaque, sjogrens, fibromyalgia, renauds,and lupus, and nodules on my brain ,,,,,,,,Ialso just this week found out I have 3 , 6mm nodules on my thyroid, I am so depressed and totally tired, I am ready to cash in my chips. Drs. tell me what Ihave,butdon't tell me wht to do to get better, I would to just have one normal day, like normql people have.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Antidepressants would help.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

Yes, hypothalamus may play a role in emotional disturbances. Anti-depressants can help you get over depression.

I agree you have multiple problems and it is unfortunate. But most of these are treatable and you should be able to have near normal life.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar