Temporal Arteritis Travel Insurance

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Temporal Arteritis

Temporal arteritis is a disease where the larger blood vessels in the head become inflamed.

It is more often seen in females than males, with symptoms rarely occurring before the age of 50. The average onset age is 70.

The condition rarely occurs in those of African descent

Symptoms include:

• Bruit (Vascular murmur)
• Headache
• Fever
• Sweating
• Sensitive scalp
• Painful jaw and tongue when chewing
• Muscle aches and stiffness
• Double or blurred vision
• Tinnitis
• Lack of energy
• Lack of appetite
• Weight loss

A doctor will usually begin with a medical exam, and will usually establish lack of blood circulation or reduced pulse in certain areas of the body.

There may also be blood tests such as a liver function test.

If there is a positive diagnosis, the doctor will prescribe corticosteroids. Patients will usually start to feel relief a few days after treatment, and corticosteroids may have to be taken for up to 2 years.

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms or the doctor is in the process of running tests for temporal arteritis then you may be advised not to travel.

This is due to some of the unpredictable effects of the illness, such as sudden onset blindness.

However once you are receiving treatment you can travel freely.

Remember to bring a plentiful supply of medication with you and always keep it in hand luggage in case of delay or luggage loss.

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To get a quote by telephone or email, please contact us on 0844 848 1500 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

This Insurance is arranged by JS Insurance, underwritten by Towergate Underwriting and administered by UK Underwriting Ltd on behalf of Ageas Insurance Limited.