How to diagnose and manage GCA

I will try to explain clinical signs of GCA and how to treat this condition effectively.
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This describes the use of steriods in GCA and also warns you the risk of bone fracture if your bone mineral density is low so kindly check with your doctor for your BMD
It is side effect of taking steroids over 40 mg per day. If this is a case with you, immediately consult with ophthalmologist.

Management of Giant cell areritis

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Pathological findings of giant cell arteritis in the temporal artery that shows intimal hyperplasia and mononuclear cell infilration.

Clinical sign and symptoms of GCA

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What is giant cell arteritis
Steriod effect on your bones
I have tried to show an osteoporotic bone and steroids in tablets form may lead to bone fracture if you may have injury like fall Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Avascular Necrosis, Pet Scan, Bone Fracture, Jaw Pain, Stomach Ulcers, Low Mood
Side effects of steroids
This describes the use of steriods in GCA and also warns you the risk of bone fracture if your bone mineral density is low so kindly check with your doctor for your BMD
Sudden loss of vision
Pathological findings of giant cell arteritis in the temporal artery that shows intimal hyperplasia and mononuclear cell infilration. Eyes Problems
Temporal artery biopsy
Pathological findings of giant cell arteritis in the temporal artery that shows intimal hyperplasia and mononuclear cell infilration.
It is side effect of taking steroids over 40 mg per day. If this is a case with you, immediately consult with ophthalmologist. Eye Cataract, Ophthalmologist, Steroids, Side Effects, Case, After Effects
Eye cataract
It is side effect of taking steroids over 40 mg per day. If this is a case with you, immediately consult with ophthalmologist.
First and foremost treatment in this disease starts with prednisolone due to its anti- inflammatory properties. Headache, Disease, Peace Gesture, Give It To Me, Ecard Meme, Treatment, Memes
Role of steroids in GCA
First and foremost treatment in this disease starts with prednisolone due to its anti- inflammatory properties.
3  common signs of GCA
3 common signs of GCA