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Causes of arteritis
(Source: WebMD)
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Experts don't fully understand the cause of these conditions. It may be that the body's defense system ( immune system ) is attacking the body’s own tissues. Your genes may play a role in this. For example, people whose ancestors are from Scandinavia or Northern Europe are more likely to have these problems.
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Further Reading on arteritis
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis - Treatment Overview (
WebMD
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...medicine is the most common treatment for both polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA). People with either or...of the arm to decrease symptoms of giant cell arteritis . 5...
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Temporal Arteritis (
WebMD
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WebMD gives an overview of the conditions known as polymyalgia rheumatica and temporal arteritis including causes, symtpoms,...of people with polymyalgia rheumatica also have temporal arteritis and about...
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Headaches - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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Headaches are one of the most common pain - related health problems in both children and adults . You may have a headache along ...such as arthritis, lupus, or giant cell arteritis . Kidney disease,
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Facial Problems,Noninjury - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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Facial problems can be caused by a minor problem or a serious condition . Symptoms may include pain ,...around the eyes, in the temple, or over the forehead. Giant cell arteritis generally affects older...
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Aortic Dissection - Topic Overview (
WebMD
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What is an aortic dissection ? Aortic dissection occurs when a small tear develops in the wall of the aorta . The tear forms a new ...kidney disease, Cushing's syndrome, giant cell arteritis , and cocaine...
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C-Reactive Protein (CRP) (
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A C - reactive protein ( CRP ) test is a blood test that measures the amount of a protein called ...Painful swelling of the blood vessels in the head and neck (giant cell arteritis ). Painful swelling of...
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (
WebMD
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Peripheral vascular disease is any disease or disorder of the circulatory system outside of the ...of atherosclerosis. Inflammation of the arteries: This condition is called arteritis and can cause...
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Sedimentation Rate (
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The sedimentation rate ( sed rate ) blood test measures how quickly red blood cells ( erythrocytes )...as polymyalgia rheumatica) and blood vessels (such as giant cell arteritis ). Inflammation of the...
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis (
eMedicineHealth
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Image Collection: Picture of Polyarteritis Nodosa (
eMedicineHealth
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Arteritis, cranial (
eMedicineHealth
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Arteritis, giant cell (
eMedicineHealth
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Arteritis, Takayasu (
eMedicineHealth
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Arteritis, temporal (
eMedicineHealth
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Arteritis, cranial (
MedicineNet
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Arteritis, giant cell (
MedicineNet
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Arteritis, Takayasu (
MedicineNet
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Arteritis, temporal (
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