Takayasu arteritis

Takayasu arteritis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Category: General

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Symptoms

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....

General

Chest pain

An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...

General

Dyspnea

Difficult or labored breathing. Dyspnea is a subjective feeling only the patient can rate, e.g., on a Borg sca...

Respiratory

Fatigue

A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....

General

Fever

Body temperature elevated above the normal range....

Metabolic

Headache

Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....

Neurological

Hemoptysis

Coughing up (expectoration) of blood or blood-streaked sputum from the larynx, trachea, bronchi, or lungs....

Respiratory

Hypertension

The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic arterial system....

Cardiovascular

Migraine

Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by episodic attacks of headache and associated sympt...

Neurological

Muscle weakness

Reduced strength of muscles....

General

Myalgia

Pain in muscle....

General

Night sweats

Occurrence of excessive sweating during sleep....

General

Reduced consciousness

Abnormally diminished level of attention, responsiveness, or wakefulness....

Neurological

Seizure

A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...

Neurological

Vertigo

An abnormal sensation of spinning while the body is actually stationary....

Otic

Weight loss

Reduction of total body weight....

Growth

Tests

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...

Sample: Blood

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...

Sample: Blood

Urinalysis

Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....

Sample: Urine

Related conditions

Conditions with overlapping symptoms

These conditions share symptoms with Takayasu arteritis, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.

FAQ

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.

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