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Conditions›Temporal arteritis (giant cell arteritis)

Temporal arteritis (giant cell arteritis)

An inflammation of the arteries in the head, resulting in headaches, fever, scalp pain, jaw pain, and loss of vision.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

Common

Extremely rareVery rareRareCommonVery common
Teenager14-18Rare
Young adult19-40Rare
Middle-aged adult41-60Common
How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Headache
Fatigue
Tooth pain
Toothache
Fever
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Has giant cell or temporal arteritis ever found to be hereditary?
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Temporal artery color duplex to detect giant cell arteritis- how to find rheumatologist or facility that offers this biopsy alternative in ny or nj?
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A 45-year-old female asked:
What conditions besides Giant Cell Arteritis might cause a swollen temporal artery? Is GCA likely in 45 year old? (Flu-like sx but neg ESR, CRP).
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Does temporal arteritis just affect in their 50's or can I afect young men too?
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Does temporal arteritis manifest any particular symptoms?
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What is this disease called "temporal arteritis"?
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Are biopsies needed to confirm the diagnosis of temporal arteritis?
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Is Temporal arteritis a symptom of lupus? Is there any connection?
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Temporal arteritis. What is the worst thing that can happen if untreated? Do you stroke and die?
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Is an ultrasound accurate to diagnose temporal arteritis?
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