Takayasu arteritis
Takayasu arteritis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Takayasu arteritis
The following symptoms have been associated with Takayasu arteritis in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Arthralgia
Joint pain....
Chest pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...
Dyspnea
Difficult or labored breathing. Dyspnea is a subjective feeling only the patient can rate, e.g., on a Borg sca...
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Hemoptysis
Coughing up (expectoration) of blood or blood-streaked sputum from the larynx, trachea, bronchi, or lungs....
Hypertension
The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic arterial system....
Migraine
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Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Myalgia
Pain in muscle....
Night sweats
Occurrence of excessive sweating during sleep....
Reduced consciousness
Abnormally diminished level of attention, responsiveness, or wakefulness....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Vertigo
An abnormal sensation of spinning while the body is actually stationary....
Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight....
Tests used to investigate Takayasu arteritis
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Takayasu arteritis. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Takayasu arteritis?
Takayasu arteritis is a health condition described in medical literature. Takayasu arteritis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Takayasu arteritis?
Takayasu arteritis is associated with 16 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Arthralgia, Chest pain, Dyspnea, Fatigue, Fever, Headache. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Takayasu arteritis diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Takayasu arteritis include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Takayasu arteritis, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.