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Is Temporal Arteritis Genetic?

I THINK I HAVE TEMPORAL ARTERITIS.... IS IT INHERITED ? I AM 74 YR. OLD AND MY MOTHER HAD IT WHEN SHE WAS IN HER 70 S.... I HAD A CATSCAN AT ER AND BLOOD WORK.. ALL WITH IN NORMAL RANGES.... NEXT I WILL HAVE AN EYE SPECIALIST LOOK AT MY EYES... TO EVALUATE THEM... TO SEE IF MY SHORT ANGLE HOLES FOR GLACOMA HAVE CLOSED OVER THE LAST TEN YR.. ? THANK YOU ... NEVER MIND AN ANSWER.... I DIDN T REALIZE IT WAS COSTING.... SORRY TO HAVE BOTHERED YOU !
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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Thanks for your query.
Temporal arteritis is a disorder that results in inflammation of arteries of the scalp located on the temples on each side of the head.

Yes,It is associated with genetic factors, but is triggered by an event such as an infection or immune reaction.
From your description it is not clear that what symptoms you have.
Do you feel the flu symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, and fever?

Symptoms specifically related to the inflamed arteries of the head include headaches, pain and tenderness over the temples, double vision or visual loss, dizziness or problems with coordination, and balance. Pain may also affect the jaw and tongue, especially when eating, and opening the mouth wide may become difficulties.
Hope that helps.
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Is Temporal Arteritis Genetic?

Thanks for your query. Temporal arteritis is a disorder that results in inflammation of arteries of the scalp located on the temples on each side of the head. Yes,It is associated with genetic factors, but is triggered by an event such as an infection or immune reaction. From your description it is not clear that what symptoms you have. Do you feel the flu symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, and fever? Symptoms specifically related to the inflamed arteries of the head include headaches, pain and tenderness over the temples, double vision or visual loss, dizziness or problems with coordination, and balance. Pain may also affect the jaw and tongue, especially when eating, and opening the mouth wide may become difficulties. Hope that helps.