Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
First of all, I would like to reassure you that the current symptoms in your dad are not related to stroke.
Neck pain or pain in carotid artery area do not occur in stroke. Pain could be related to local pathology such as muscles, throat, etc.
I hope it helps. Please get back if you have any more queries.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM ( Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist