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Apr 1, 2024 · Learn about the different types and appearances of vasculitis rash on the legs, which can result from inflammation of small, medium, or large blood vessels. Find out how to diagnose and treat this condition and when to see a provider.
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Vasculitis involves inflammation of the blood vessels. The inflammation can cause the walls of the blood vessels to thicken, which reduces the width of the passageway through the vessel. If blood flow is restricted, it can result in organ and tissue damage. There are many types of vasculitis, and most of them are rare. Vasculitis might affect just ...
General signs and symptoms of most types of vasculitis include: 1. Fever 2. Headache 3. Fatigue 4. Weight loss 5. General aches and pains Other signs and symptoms are related to the parts of the body affected, including: 1. Digestive system.If your stomach or intestines are affected, you may experience pain after eating. Ulcers and perforations are...
The exact cause of vasculitis isn't fully understood. Some types are related to a person's genetic makeup. Others result from the immune system attacking blood vessel cells by mistake. Possible triggers for this immune system reaction include: 1. Infections, such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C 2. Blood cancers 3. Immune system diseases, such as rhe...
Vasculitis can happen to anyone. Factors that may increase the risk of certain disorders include: 1. Age.Giant cell arteritis rarely occurs before the age of 50, while Kawasaki disease is most common in children younger than 5 years old. 2. Family history.Behcet's disease, granulomatosis with polyangiitis and Kawasaki disease sometimes run in famil...
Vasculitis complications depend on the type and severity of your condition. Or they may be related to side effects of the prescription medications you use to treat the condition. Complications of vasculitis include: 1. Organ damage.Some types of vasculitis can be severe, causing damage to major organs. 2. Blood clots and aneurysms.A blood clot may ...
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Vasculitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the blood vessels, which can lead to organ and tissue damage. Learn about the types, symptoms, causes, risk factors and complications of vasculitis, and how to get diagnosed and treated.
Aug 17, 2023 · Vasculitis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in your blood vessels. It can affect your skin, lungs, heart, nerves and more. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of vasculitis.
Vasculitis images. Authoritative facts about the skin from DermNet New Zealand.
Pictured at right is an example of retinal vasculitis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus). The white areas represent regions of retinal infarction caused by vasculitis. The most feared complication of GCA is blindness caused by injury to the optic nerve.
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Cutaneous vasculitis is a group of disorders with inflamed blood vessels in the skin. It can affect people of all ages and races, and has various clinical presentations depending on the size of the vessel. See images of different types of vasculitis and learn about their diagnosis and treatment.
