What is carotid arteritis? what are the systems? what is the treatment?

Inflammation: Arteritis is an inflammatory process in an artery. There are many different types , and outcomes vary. You should see a vascular specialist. Typically medications are first line treatment, but some may require other interventions.

Steroids: Any arteritis is a very rare condition and very difficult to diagnose. There are some specific types of arteritis that affect people in the far east. Initial treatment is using steroids. Late stages with narrowing of arteries can be treated with surgery.

Inflammation: Carotid arteritis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the carotid artery wall. This can present with pain in the neck in the area of where you can feel your pulse. Typical treatment is steroid therapy and follow up ultrasound to ensure no stenosis develops.