Temporal Arteritis Diagnosis
How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, exams, processes, and other information relating to the diagnosis of Temporal Arteritis below.
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How to Diagnose Temporal Arteritis
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
Diagnosis is based on the occurrence of certain factors, including:
- Age: 50 or older
- New localized headache
- Temporal artery tenderness or decreased temporal artery pulse
- Sedimentation rate of 50 mm/hour or greater
- Abnormal temporal artery biopsy
- Anemia
Tests may include:
- Blood tests, including a sedimentation rate, c-reactive protein, hemoglobin, or hematocrit
- Biopsy -removal of a sample of the temporal artery for testing
- Retinal exam
- Ultrasound of the temporal artery
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