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Temporal arteritis
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Temporal arteritis
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Inflammation of the arteries on the side of the head and neck
Symptoms may include pain in the temple area, pain in the jaw or ear while chewing and difficulty chewing food
Cause unknown but smoking increases risk
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females but more common in females
Can occur at any age but most common in late middle age to elderly
May be mild with few symptoms to severe resulting in blindness
Life threatening if left untreated
Treatments
Maintain a healthy diet
Exercise regularly
FOR PAIN
Apply hot or cold packs to the area
Relaxation techniques
Distraction
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
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