This is a condition that is characterised by pain when you are chewing food; you begin to feel a pain in the temple area that becomes so sore you stop eating.

This type of headache is concentrated in the temple region, above your eye and towards the hair. It is usually sore when touched or pressed; and the swelling from the blood vessel can sometimes be seen above the eye.

The artery wall begins to swell causing narrowing of the artery and a reduced blood supply to the optic nerve; it can damage your eyesight permanently if left untreated. It is important that you see your GP as soon as possible.