Patient's question:
The weather has become damp and cold, and my family's old man's health also seems to have worsened. Recently, he often says he's not feeling well, mentioning that his legs and feet have become clumsy and that he feels a stinging sensation when walking. We rushed him to the hospital for a thorough examination, but the detailed results were difficult to understand. I want to ask what giant cell arteritis and rheumatic polymyalgia are?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, giant cell arteritis is a systemic vasculitis syndrome based on the involvement of cranial arteries. It includes two diseases with similar pathology but different clinical manifestations. General treatment can use corticosteroids, such as prednisone, which is a must-have medication for treating giant cell arteritis and rheumatic polymyalgia. It can block cerebral edema in the eyes and nervous system, and inhibit the transmission of inflammatory signals.