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Is a biopsy of temple necessary to diagnose temple headaches that travel across forehead above eyes?
Biopsy of the temporal arteries is necessary to diagnose temporal arteritis. Usually temporal arteritis is one sided, but not always. If you are concerned about the biopsy, have a conversation with your doctor about it and ask for an explanation. For best results, seek the help of a headache specialist who is uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat problem headaches.
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.
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 is Temporal arteritis also called?
It is also known as giant cell arteritis
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 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 is the treatment for temporal arteritis?
Oral steroids are effective treatment for TA. Treatment is critical and important to avoid vision loss. Treatment should be initiated based on clinical suspicion and should not be delayed for biopsy results.
Is there a relationship between high C reactive protein and Temporal Arteritis?
Yes, there is a relationship between high C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and temporal arteritis, also known as giant cell arteritis. Elevated CRP is a marker of inflammation in the body, and in the context of temporal arteritis, it often indicates the presence of active inflammation in the blood vessels, particularly in the temporal arteries. Therefore, high CRP levels can be a supportive diagnostic indicator for this condition, although they are not specific to it.
Can chronic migraine be diagnosed wrongly instead of temporal arteritis?
The symptoms of Cranial Arthritis also known as temporal arthritis can often be very similar to chronic migraine's. But, the only sure way to check if you have temporal arteries is to take a segment of the temporal artery and remove it for study(biopsy). sometimes more than one study has to be done to confirm. this is the only accurate way it can be diagnosed..
