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यी मध्ये कुनै देखिए अहिले नै १०२ मा फोन गरी नजिकको आपत्कालीन अस्पताल जानुहोस्।
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.
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Findings that point to it: jaw claudication, visual disturbance.
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EMERGENCY, go now: this is an emergency condition; go to the nearest emergency department or call 102.
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Tests used to confirm: start high-dose steroid now; temporal artery ultrasound or biopsy.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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2022 ACR/EULAR GCA classification criteria, BSR 2020 guideline
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