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What Is Giant Cell Arteritis in Elderly?
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About Giant Cell Arteritis (the broader condition)
This summary describes Giant Cell Arteritis, the broader condition. Giant Cell Arteritis in Elderly is a more specific topic.
Giant cell arteritis is a disorder that causes inflammation of your arteries, usually in the scalp, neck, and arms. It narrows the arteries, which keeps blood from flowing well. Giant cell arteritis often occurs with another disorder called polymyalgia rheumatica. Both are more common in women than in men. They almost always affect people over the age of 50.
Early symptoms of giant cell arteritis resemble the flu: fatigue, loss of appetite, and fever. Other symptoms include:
Headaches
Pain and tenderness over the temples
Double vision or visual loss, dizziness
Problems with coordination and balance
Pain in your jaw and tongue
Your doctor will make the diagnosis based on your medical history, symptoms, and a physical exam. There is no specific test for giant cell arteritis, but you may have tests that measure inflammation.
Treatment is usually with corticosteroids. Early treatment is important; otherwise there is a risk of permanent vision loss or stroke. However, when properly treated, giant cell arteritis rarely comes back.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine. MedlinePlus topic page. Topic date: 08/24/2010. MedlinePlus file date: 10/15/2026 02:30:37.
This information is educational and is not medical advice.
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