What causes swelling in your temples?

What causes swelling in your temples?

Temporal arteritis is a form of vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels). In temporal arteritis, also known as giant cell arteritis or Horton’s arteritis, the temporal arteries (the blood vessels near the temples), which supply blood from the heart to the scalp, are inflamed (swollen) and constricted (narrowed).

What causes pressure in the temple area?

Pressure in temples is fairly common and often brought on by stress or tense muscles in the jaw, head, or neck. OTC pain relievers, improving your posture, and managing your stress may be all you need. See your doctor if you’re concerned or have other symptoms.

Will a brain MRI show temporal arteritis?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been shown to improve the diagnosis of early Takayasu arteritis. More recently several case reports have described the diagnostic potential of MR angiography and gadolinium contrast MRI in demonstrating the vessel changes of GCA.

How long does temporal arteritis last?

Prognosis for people with giant cell arteritis A treatment course of two to three years is often necessary, with some patients requiring low-dose prednisone for several years thereafter. Corticosteroid-related adverse effects are therefore common, occurring in approximately 60% of patients.

Can you drink alcohol with temporal arteritis?

Self-care: Limit alcohol. Women should limit alcohol to 1 drink a day. Men should limit alcohol to 2 drinks a day.

Can GCA cause stroke?

Stroke is a rare and severe ischemic complication that may develop in patients with recently diagnosed GCA. It is more likely to occur in the vertebrobasilar territory and in patients who experience ophthalmic ischemic symptoms with low inflammatory variables.

What does it mean if you have pain in your temple?

Pain in the temples is very common. While many factors can cause it, this pain most often stems from stress or tension. Temple pain can result from an underlying medical condition, though this is rare. Over-the-counter pain medication and lifestyle changes can often relieve pain in the temples.

What can you do for one sided headache?

You can

1. apply a warm or cool compress to your head and/or neck.
2. soak in a warm bath, practice deep breathing, or listen to calming music to relax.
3. take a nap.
4. eat something if your blood sugar is low.
5. take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), or acetaminophen (Tylenol)