Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis) Quiz
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Fever then no fever then fever again
Periodic fever (>100.4°F / 38°C)
Remittent fever of 102.2°F / 39°C
Stomach was uncomfortable, then had a fever
Extremely high fever of 106.7°F / 41.5°C or higher
Fever of 100.4°F / 38°C or more for weeks
Headache over the entire head
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is giant cell arteritis (Temporal arteritis)?
Inflammation of large blood vessels in the body, caused by autoimmunity (the body attacking itself). Notably, blood vessels to the eyes may be affected, causing blindness. Risk factors include advanced age, female gender, and other autoimmune diseases.
Symptoms of giant cell arteritis (Temporal arteritis)
Headache worsens with chewing
Fever
Pain over the temples
Headache
Pain when pressing the sides of the head
Throbbing headache
History of polymyalgia rheumatica
Eye pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for giant cell arteritis (Temporal arteritis)
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose giant cell arteritis (Temporal arteritis)
Do you have a fever?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Have you ever been diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica?
Do you have eye pain?
Do you feel fatigued?
Treatment for giant cell arteritis (Temporal arteritis)
This condition cannot be cured, but treatment can reduce and slow damage to blood vessels and tissue. This is achieved through steroids and anti-inflammatory medicines.
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Kaito Nakamura, MD (Rheumatology & Allergy)
Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.
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