American College of Rheumatology
This organization, representing rheumatologists and other rheumatology professionals, has compiled an overview of vasculitis.
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Vasculitis refers to a group of conditions in which the blood vessels become inflamed. This inflammation can cause vessels—arteries, veins and capillaries—to narrow or close.
Restricted circulation can cause problems—ranging from mild to life-threatening—throughout the body. Depending on the type of vasculitis, the lungs, kidneys or other organs may be at risk of damage.
A few of the many types of vasculitis include:
This type of vasculitis affects the temporal artery (located on the side of the head) and is the most common form in adults older than 50.
This disease causes not only inflamed vessels, but also lumps called granulomas in the sinuses, nose, throat, lungs and kidneys.
This disorder can affect the heart, lungs and kidneys along with other body systems.
The symptoms of vasculitis vary widely depending on the type and severity of the condition, and they can be temporary or chronic. Some symptoms include:
Vasculitis is considered an autoimmune disorder, meaning the body attacks its own tissues. Other causes include:
Vasculitis in general is rare. It cannot be cured, but many cases responds well to treatment.
Restricted circulation can cause problems—ranging from mild to life-threatening—throughout the body. Depending on the type of vasculitis, the lungs, kidneys or other organs may be at risk of damage.
A few of the many types of vasculitis include:
This type of vasculitis affects the temporal artery (located on the side of the head) and is the most common form in adults older than 50.
This disease causes not only inflamed vessels, but also lumps called granulomas in the sinuses, nose, throat, lungs and kidneys.
This disorder can affect the heart, lungs and kidneys along with other body systems.
The symptoms of vasculitis vary widely depending on the type and severity of the condition, and they can be temporary or chronic. Some symptoms include:
Vasculitis is considered an autoimmune disorder, meaning the body attacks its own tissues. Other causes include:
Vasculitis in general is rare. It cannot be cured, but many cases responds well to treatment.
Treatment to help you control symptoms, preserve organ function and maintain the best possible quality of life.
Treatments for vasculitis include:
Available in over-the-counter and prescription versions, these medications can help to relieve inflammation in mild cases of vasculitis.
Synthetic hormones, such as prednisone, prednisolone and methylprednisolone, help to reduce inflammation of the blood vessels and are a mainstay of vasculitis treatment.
Drugs such as azathioprine, methotrexate and cyclophosphamide, either alone or in addition to corticosteroids, can help control inflammation of the blood vessels.
You may also require the care of physician specialists of the skin (dermatologists), eye (ophthalmologists), kidney (nephrologists), lung (pulmonologists) or other body systems. The referral network of IU Health ensures that you receive comprehensive care from highly qualified clinical experts.
Treatment to help you control symptoms, preserve organ function and maintain the best possible quality of life.
Treatments for vasculitis include:
Available in over-the-counter and prescription versions, these medications can help to relieve inflammation in mild cases of vasculitis.
Synthetic hormones, such as prednisone, prednisolone and methylprednisolone, help to reduce inflammation of the blood vessels and are a mainstay of vasculitis treatment.
Drugs such as azathioprine, methotrexate and cyclophosphamide, either alone or in addition to corticosteroids, can help control inflammation of the blood vessels.
You may also require the care of physician specialists of the skin (dermatologists), eye (ophthalmologists), kidney (nephrologists), lung (pulmonologists) or other body systems. The referral network of IU Health ensures that you receive comprehensive care from highly qualified clinical experts.
This organization, representing rheumatologists and other rheumatology professionals, has compiled an overview of vasculitis.
This U.S. government agency details the many types of vasculitis.
This nonprofit group focuses on vasculitis education, awareness and research.
This organization, representing rheumatologists and other rheumatology professionals, has compiled an overview of vasculitis.
This U.S. government agency details the many types of vasculitis.
This nonprofit group focuses on vasculitis education, awareness and research.