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Giant cell arteritis
Giant cell arteritis is a condition in which a person has inflammation and damage to blood vessels that supply the head area, neck, upper body, and arms. The affected areas may have pain, swollen blood vessels, and tender blood vessels.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
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