Darlington, SC
A 36-year-old male asked:
Does temporal arteritis just affect in their 50's or can i afect young men too?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Dugananswered
Specializes in Hematology
It certainly could: Disease does not follow the usual pattern in the majority of cases. Classical circumstances are found in textbooks not clinics.
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Dr. Shoaib Shafiqueanswered
Vascular Surgery 34 years experience
Could affect in youn: It could affect younger individuals.
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Dr. Tony Hoanswered
Infectious Disease 14 years experience
Rarely: It is possible, but extremely rare. One neurologist i used to work with said that unless there is overwhelming evidence, being under 50 virtually excludes it.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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