What is temporal arteritis?

inflammation of the temporal artery

It is an infection/inflammation of the arteries which supply the brain. The arteries run up the neck, over the temple area then going deeper into the brain. It usually affects the elderly (over 70 years)

Symptoms include severe pain across the top and front of the head, severe pain on touching the temples. High temperature, loss of appetite, possible vomiting/diarrhoea, possible blurry vision, decreased conscious level. It's a medical emergency and should checked by a doctor asap.

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