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Had very high fever 103+. sudden appearance of dark (snake like, wavy single vein on my right side of forehead (male pattern baldness spot)?

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Temporal arteritis: High fever and inflammed blood vessel, especially if associated with headache or visual problems may be a sign of condition called temporal arthritis, which requires immediate attention, please see your doctor asap .

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Answered 3/19/2017

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