Arteritis Temporal Photos Temporal Arteritis. What Is The Worst Thing That Can Happen If Untreated?

Temporal arteritis. What is the worst thing that can happen if untreated? - arteritis temporal photos

Giant cell arteritis is mainly the aorta, the major artery from the aorta in the neck and arms of the extracranial carotid artery. Polymyalgia rheumatica simultaneous spread. Focal signs and symptoms may include headache, blurred vision, pain, temporal, and pain in the muscles of mastication during chewing. Are weight loss fever, malaise and fatigue are also common. ESR and C-reactive protein is generally high. The diagnosis is made clinically and confirmed by a biopsy of the temporal artery. Treatment with high doses of corticosteroids, aspirin is an effective and normally prevent vision loss.
Possible complications, especially if they are not treated properly or in time, include:
* The sudden loss of vision or weakness of eye muscles
* Damage to blood vessels in the body
* TIA or stroke