Patient's question:
I have been experiencing dizziness recently, and I can't seem to eat properly either. My mental state isn't great either. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was a blood-related issue. Could you please tell me what the specific symptoms of giant cell arteritis are?Doctor's answer:
Consciously experience limb pain, numbness, fatigue, chills, fever, or crawling sensation, and even dizziness, headache, blurred vision, fainting, etc. The skin may appear pale, purplish-red, flushed, or livid. Limb swelling may occur, and later, atrophy. The tongue may have a dark red or purplish hue, with petechiae or bruises. Skin temperature measurements often show reduced skin temperature and decreased resistance. Impedance blood flow measurements frequently indicate reduced limb blood flow and increased blood outflow resistance.