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It is also known as giant cell arteritis
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What is the medical condition giant cell arteritis?
Also called temporal arteritis. A condition which causes the inflammation of temporal arteries. It can cause blindness when the inflammation effects the ophthalmic artery.
Swollen temples are a sign of what?
Swollen temples could be a sign of temporal arteritis (also called cranial or giant cell arteritis) which is an inflammation of the temporal artery (which runs over the temple, beside the eye).
What are the symptoms of temporal arteritis?
Temporal Arteritis is an uncommon inflammatory disease, that can be very serious. Headache, changes in vision and jaw pain can be symptoms of Temporal Arteritis.
Can Temporal Arteritis kill you?
Yes, Temporal Arteritis can kill you by causing a heart attack.
What other diseases may those with polymyalgia rheumatica also develop?
Some patients develop arthritis or a disease called giant cell arteritis or temporal arteritis.
What are the characteristics of temporal arteritis?
Patients with temporal arteritis are diagnosed and overlap with a broader disorder called giant cell arteritis. This can affect parts of the body in addition to the scalp, eyes, and jaw. Sometimes the disease can cause restricted circulation.
What has the author Louis A Healey written?
Louis A. Healey has written: 'The systemic manifestations of temporal arteritis' -- subject(s): Complications, Giant cell arteritis, Ocular manifestations of general diseases, Polymyalgia rheumatica, Temporal arteritis
What population groups tend to get temporal arteritis?
Temporal arteritis almost always occurs in people over 50, and it becomes more common as people age. About 20 out of 100,000 people over the age of 50 suffer from temporal arteritis. Women are affected twice as often as men.
Why does top of head hurt when touched?
Temporal arteritis is a condition that can cause tender spots on the head. Temporal arteritis is inflammation of the vessels that supply blood to the neck and head region.
What specialist kind of Dr should you see if you have temporal arteritis?
neurosurgeon or cardiovascular surgeon
What is the type of vasculitis that can cause headache visual impairment and jaw pain is know as?
Vasculitis that triggers or causes headaches and visual impairment can come from multiple sources. The most common is an autoimmune condition called Temporal Arteritis, or Giant Cell Arteritis. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment of headache disorders, seek the help of a qualified and board certified Migraine and headache specialist.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of an artery or arteries known as?
Arteritis is the medical term meaning inflammation of an artery. For instance, temporal arteritis is inflammation of the temporal artery.
