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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Learn more about Giant cell arteritis (Temporal arteritis)

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

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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