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Hello, im a 34 year old male, and all my routine blood work was great this last april. my right temple area seems somewhat swollen to the touch (puffy). was curious what could cause it, i know temporal arteritis would be rare. thanks?
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Temporal arteritis is a definite possibility. See your doctor for a definitive diagnosis. Good Luck
Answered 12/21/2022
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You do not reveal whether the temple is tender or painful, and if it is merely just "swollen", this would be unlikely to be the location of giant cell arteritis. However, if there is a concern, a blood test for sed rate, and C-reactive protein should be done to exclude potential temporal arteritis.
Answered 1/23/2023
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