What is temporal arteritis?

Answer by  blrVoice (1054)

Temporal arteritis is an inflammation of the temporal. This may lead to an acute loss of blood supply and cause serious somtimes permanent damage (e.g. blindness) to the affected area.

Answer by  Ken56 (1160)

Also called giant cell arteritis, this is an inflammation of the blood vessels. Most people get it in old age, with the average patient being 70 years old. It can be serious because it can cause blindness unless treated quickly. It affects females 3:1 over men.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Also known as Giant Cell Arteritis, is an inflammatory condition of the large and medium arteries of the head. More common in females, disorder can be serious causing blindness.

Answer by  HoshinoKaabii (38)

Temporal Arteritis is an inflammation in the bloodvessels (mostly the arteries.) It can also be called giant cell arteritis. It can give you fever, headaches, pain in the jaw while chewing and tinnitus. It can be cured by anit-inflammatory drugs.