Temporal arteritis natural history, complications and prognosis

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Complications

Possible complications, especially if the condition is not treated properly or promptly, include:

Damage to other blood vessels in the body
Development of aneurysms (ballooning of blood vessels) in patients with giant cell arteritis
Sudden vision loss or eye muscle weakness
TIA or stroke

Side effects from steroid or immune-suppressing medications may also occur.

Most people make a full recovery, but long-term treatment (for 1 to 2 years or longer) may be needed. The condition may return at a later date.