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Stanley has had an bulging blood vessel on his right temple for months. now it has shrunk and feels sore and tender with touch. is this dangerous?

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Dr. Daniel Cabot answered

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Sounds like: Temporal arteritis aka giant cell arteritis. This can cause irreversible blindness if not treated (usually with prednisone). Get to your primary physician asap and get it checked out.

Answered 2/1/2014

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A member asked:

Stanley has had an bulging blood vessel on his right temple for months. now it has shrunk and feels sore and tender with touch. is this dangerous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Cabot answered

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