Vasculitis Symptoms

VASCULITIS

DESCRIPTION

Vasculitis is an inflammation of the blood vessels. It happens when the body’s immune system attacks the blood vessel by mistake. It can happen because of an infection, a medicine or another disease. The cause is often unknown. Vasculitis can affect arteries, veins and capillaries.

Symptoms –

Fever

Headache

Fatigue

Weight loss

General aches and pains

Risk factors –

Older age

Family history

Lifestyle choices

Medications

Infections

Immune disorders

Common in women

Diagnosis and test –

Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies test

CRP test

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

MR angiography

Treatment –

Cyclophosphamide

Methotrexate

Prednisone