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What are the symptoms of temporal arteritis?
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Headache, visual: Headache, segmental loss of vision, jaw pain, fever and fatigue are the major symptoms.
Answered 10/16/2018
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Symptoms of TA: Headache, the most common symptom, usually begins early in the course of the disease and is present in at least two-thirds of patients. Initially the headache may be the only presenting symptom with the temporal and occipital regions being the most common locations. Tender spots or nodules may be present in the scalp, especially over inflamed arteries.
Answered 10/16/2018
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