Temporal Arteritis Info

• Temporal Arteritis

Temporal arteritis is a condition that causes swelling in the arteries of the head, neck, and arms. This eMedTV article discusses temporal arteritis in detail and explains how it may be related to aging.

• Cause of Temporal Arteritis

The cause of temporal arteritis is unknown, although it may be linked to the immune system and genetics. This eMedTV segment discusses the risk factors, such as being over the age of 50, for developing temporal arteritis.

• Symptoms of Temporal Arteritis

Symptoms of temporal arteritis include a one-sided headache, fever, pain, and stiffness. This eMedTV article provides a list of several temporal arteritis symptoms and explains that headache is the most common symptom of this disorder.

• Diagnosing Temporal Arteritis

When diagnosing temporal arteritis, a doctor may ask questions, perform a physical exam, and conduct tests. This eMedTV resource talks about these tests, such as the temporal artery biopsy, and describes how doctors diagnose temporal arteritis.

• Blood Test for Temporal Arteritis

As this eMedTV article explains, an erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a type of blood test for temporal arteritis that can indicate the presence of inflammation in the body. This page describes how the test relates to the diagnostic process.

• Temporal Artery Biopsy

As this eMedTV article explains, a temporal artery biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the artery and examined for signs of inflammation. This article explains the procedure in detail.

• Temporal Arteritis Treatment

Prednisone (a corticosteroid drug) is often prescribed as a temporal arteritis treatment. This eMedTV article explains that this medication is used to help prevent blindness. This page covers this treatment in detail, including possible side effects.

• Temporal Arteritis Research

As this eMedTV article explains, temporal arteritis research is currently focused on finding new treatments and trying to identify genetic markers for the disease. This page talks about this research, including potential benefits for participants.

• Temporal Arteritis and Who It Affects

Temporal arteritis statistics show that white women over the age of 50 appear to be most commonly affected. This eMedTV article offers information on temporal arteritis and who it affects, as well as how it may be related to polymyalgia rheumatica.