Rheumatology

Vasculitis

Vasculitis is also known as angiitis and arteritis. It is referred as the inflammation and damage to the walls of various blood vessels. The actual cause of this disease is still unknown. Various vasculitis problems have their own characteristic pattern of symptoms, which specifically depend on the affected organs. If you are also suffering from any sign or symptom related to Vasculitis that worry you much then immediately make an appointment with your nearest specialist Clinic for the best treatment for Vasculitis.

Most of the Vasculitis problems types are rare. It may affect only one organ, such as skin, or several organs. Vasculitis can occur for short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). It may affect anyone, though some types are more common among certain groups

Vasculitis can affect anyone, but some forms are more common among certain people groups. Treatment usually depends upon the types of Vasculitis, also some medications are available to control and prevent the inflammation and flare-ups.

Vasculitis is also accompanied with:
  • Infections (such as hepatitis B),
  • Exposure to chemicals (such as amphetamines and cocaine),
  • Medications,
  • Cancers (such as lymphomas and multiple myeloma), and
  • Rheumatic diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus

Symptoms

It greatly varies from person to person as per the affected organs and the severity. Some common Vasculitis Symptoms include;
  • Fatigue and malaise
  • Weakness and weight loss
  • Skin rashes, skin discoloration, and ulcers
  • Muscle pain
  • Shortness of breath and cough
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Headaches, confusion, seizures, stroke, paralysis, numbness, and lightheadedness
  • Kidney failure.

If you are also experiencing the same symptoms, then you can get the treatment from best doctors for vasculitis in Ludhiana.


Complications

It depends on the severity and type of condition which includes:
  • Organ damage
  • Blood clots and aneurysms
  • Vision loss or blindness
  • Serious Infections

Diagnosis

  • Laboratory testing of blood or body fluids
  • Variety of organ function tests
  • X-ray test of the blood vessels or Angiogram
  • A biopsy of involved tissues such as skin, sinuses, lung, nerve, and kidney

Treatment

It is purely based on the severity of the problem and the organs involved. The main aim of the treatment is generally directed toward preventing the inflammation and suppressing the immune system. Generally, Corticosteroid medications such as prednisone, are prescribed to control the symptoms. Along with this, other immune suppression drugs are also considered. If heart or lungs are involved, then it may require additional and specific medical treatment.

Always remember, some Vasculitis types can get worse quickly if not treated well on time. Therefore, an early diagnosis is the key to ensure an effective treatment success.

Mediclinic is an advanced clinical center for all Arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases including Vasculitis. They have a specialized team of doctors who have an extensive experience in helping and treating a number of patients with this condition. You can also take benefit from a multidisciplinary approach of Vasculitis treatment in Ludhiana, Punjab.

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