{"product_id":"2940046471953","title":"Giant Cell Arteritis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant Cell Arteritis is an inflammatory syndrome of cranial arteries\u003cbr\u003eIt causes reddening and tenderness around the temporal arteries of the body.\u003cbr\u003eIt may be part of the polymyalgia rheumatica syndrome\u003cbr\u003eIt can also affect the nerves and give rise to the skin symptom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymptoms often include fever, a general feeling of malaise\u003cbr\u003eThe most common symptom is the one sided or bilateral headache\u003cbr\u003eGiant Cell Arteritis can cause visual impairment and blindness.\u003cbr\u003ePhysical examination show presence of jaw claudication and tenderness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGCA is diagnosed with a raised ESR and CRP and evidence of vasculitis\u003cbr\u003ePolymyalgia rheumatica is also associated with Giant cell arteritis\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis of GCA is the presence of abnormal giant cells in temporal artery biopsy\u003cbr\u003eTreatment is usually with corticosteroids or immunosuppressant therapy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Giant Cell Arteritis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Prompt medical action is important as untreated temporal arteritis can progress to the ophthalmic artery which supplies blood to the retina of the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. High dose corticosteroids prednisolone by mouth daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Dosage of corticosteroids can be reduced 2-3 weeks after symptoms disappear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Maintenance dose of corticosteroids should be continues for six to eight months\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeadache is a fairly common complaint in any family doctor clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is important to treat for nausea, vomiting, stiffness of the neck, fits, stress, lack of sleep, flashes of light in the eyes, and weakness of one side of the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe doctor should always treat for any high fever (one of the common causes) and high blood pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrognosis is good with prompt onset of corticosteroids treatment before loss of vision\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoss of vision is irreversible once it occurred\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiant Cell Arteritis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Giant Cell Arteritis?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiant Cell Arteritis or Temporal Arteritis is an inflammatory syndrome of cranial arteries especially the temporal artery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt causes reddening and tenderness around the blood vessels or a dull ache on the temporal sides of the head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt may be associated with blindness and may be part of the polymyalgia rheumatica syndrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt usually affects middle aged or older people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is rare under the age of 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWomen are more affected than men.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is inflammation of all layers of medium sized arteries within the carotid distribution occasionally elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Giant Cell Arteritis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 More Facts about Giant Cell Arteritis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Vasculitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Polymyalgia Rheumatica\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Kawasaki Disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Migraine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078647529712,"sku":"2940046471953","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046471953_p0.jpg?v=1763693994","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046471953","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}