Dr Ravi Suppiah - Auckland Rheumatology & Sports Medicine

Postal Address

PO Box 99078
Newmarket
AUCKLAND 1149

Contact Details

Phone (09) 522 2226
Fax (09) 522 2224
Email referrals@aucklandrheumatology.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: akrheuma

Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis is the most common form of vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels).  It predominantly affects the medium and large arteries going to the head. Common symptoms are new persistent headaches, pain in the jaw when chewing, scalp tenderness and visual disturbance.  It is associated with symptoms of PMR.  It can cause permanent blindness if not treated immediately.

Learn more: https://aucklandrheumatology.co.nz/PMR.html

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