An Overview of Temporal Arteritis Symptoms
Symptoms of
temporal arteritis may develop rapidly -- in some patients, overnight. In other people, symptoms develop more gradually.
Early symptoms of temporal arteritis may resemble the flu, with or without the characteristic temporal arteritis headache. Common early symptoms of temporal arteritis include:
- Low-grade fever
- Body aches
- Muscle pain
- Stiffness
- Fatigue.
The Most Common Temporal Arteritis Symptom
About three out of four people who develop symptoms of temporal arteritis are likely to experience a new onset of severe
headaches. The headache is usually on one side and occurs daily. In some cases, however, the headache is located on both sides or is not present at all.
Other Symptoms of Temporal Arteritis
Other temporal arteritis symptoms include:
- Pain in the temples, especially when chewing
- Tenderness in the temple area
- Blurred or double vision
- Pain in the jaw and tongue
- Weight loss
- Confusion
- Depression
- Anemia
- Vision loss
- Sweats
- Dementia (rarely).
Summary of Symptoms of Temporal Arteritis
These possible symptoms of temporal arteritis are not sure signs of the disease. Other medical conditions can also cause these symptoms. Anyone with possible temporal arteritis symptoms should see a doctor so that the problem can be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible. Untreated, temporal arteritis can lead to serious complications, including permanent vision loss and
stroke.
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