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   How is vasculitis treated?

   • Biopsy. This is a surgical procedure in which your doctor removes a small sample of tissue from the affected area of your body. Your doctor then examines this tissue for signs of vasculitis. Treatment focuses on controlling the inflammation and managing any underlying conditions that may be triggering the vasculitis.

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   What medications are used to treat vasculitis?

   • The medication used depends on the type of vasculitis that is present. These medications may include methotrexate (Trexall), azathioprine (Imuran, Azasan), mycophenolate (CellCept), cyclophosphamide, tocilizumab (Actemra) or rituximab (Rituxan).

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   What is the management scheme for vasculitis?

   • The management scheme for vasculitis generally includes the following components: ● Remission induction – The goal of initial treatment is to induce remission of the disease. Initial management usually involves medium to high doses of glucocorticoids, with the addition of an immunosuppressive agent in most forms of disease.

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   A complete blood cell count can tell whether you have enough red blood cells. Blood tests that look for certain antibodies — such as the anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) test — can help diagnose vasculitis. Imaging tests. Noninvasive imaging techniques can help determine which blood vessels and organs are affected.

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   Aug 17, 2023 · Vasculitis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in your blood vessels. Learn about the types, causes, symptoms and treatments of vasculitis, and how to manage it with medication and surgery.

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   Dec 21, 2023 · Vasculitis is a medical condition that involves restricted blood flow due to inflamed blood vessels. An autoimmune response causes some types of vasculitis. Other causes may include cancer, infections, and smoking. The symptoms vary, but people with this condition may experience a rash, fatigue, pain, and more.

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   Learn about the medications that suppress the immune system and treat different forms of vasculitis, a group of diseases that cause organ damage. Find out how prednisone, steroid-sparing drugs, biologics, and other therapies are used to control inflammation and prevent relapses.

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   Jun 9, 2023 · APPROACH TO TREATMENT. The framework for the treatment of vasculitis is similar to that used for many other systemic autoimmune rheumatic disorders, while the specific therapeutic regimen depends upon the nature and severity of the particular disorder (see 'Disease-specific treatments' below). The management scheme for vasculitis generally ...

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   What is Vasculitis. Vasculitis is an autoimmune related 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.