What Is Eagle Syndrome?
8. Complications
Eagle syndrome is not usually going to cause any serious complications, even if it is uncomfortable. It is still best to get the condition treated, however, and you should get help as soon as possible if you feel something is wrong. Eagle syndrome will sometimes put pressure on the carotid arteries, and this can result in a stroke.
Symptoms of a stroke include severe headaches and a change in vision. The patient is also likely to become weak, and they can also become easily confused. A loss of balance is another potential symptom, and the patient can also be paralyzed on one side of their body. A suspected stroke should always be treated as an emergency medical condition.
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