Vasculitis Treatment
- Medical Specialities
- Allergy and Immunotherapy
- Vasculitis
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(e.g., Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis)
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- Presentation: Inflammation of small and medium-sized blood vessels.
- Common Symptoms: Fatigue, fever, weight loss, joint pain, nerve damage, kidney issues, and respiratory problems.
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- Presentation: Inflammation of small blood vessels, often affecting the skin, joints, intestines, and kidneys.
- Age Group: Most common in children.
- Common Symptoms: Rash, joint pain, abdominal pain, and kidney problems.
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- Presentation: Affects large arteries, including the aorta.
- Age Group: Diagnosed under age 40, more common in women.
- Common Symptoms: Arm or leg pain, dizziness, headaches, and high blood pressure.
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- Presentation: Causes widespread blood vessel inflammation.
- Age Group: Typically starts in the 20s or 30s.
- Common Symptoms: Mouth sores, genital sores, eye inflammation, and skin lesions.
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- Presentation: Affects blood vessels in young children.
- Age Group: Most common under 5 years old.
- Common Symptoms: High fever, rash, red eyes, red lips and tongue, and swollen lymph nodes.
