Patient's question:
Nearly two months ago, I've been experiencing intermittent left-sided head numbness, sometimes pain in the eye sockets, and had to sleep with my head tilted to the right. Every morning, my right hand would be slightly swollen, and my left nose often felt stuffy. What is carotid arteritis, and is it a serious condition? Do I have this disease?Doctor's answer:
Carotid arteritis is usually caused by repeated inflammation of the arteries, which can easily lead to vessel stenosis. If you frequently experience nasal congestion, it is generally considered to be closely related to rhinitis. Oral medications for treating rhinitis can be taken for medication and treatment. In daily life, it is important to maintain a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods. A head CT scan can be performed for a thorough diagnosis to check for sinusitis.