Vasculitis is one of the rarer types of rheumatic diseases. Inflammation in the veins and subsequent narrowing, expansion or blockage are observed. Conditions develop in patients depending on the conditions in the veins. Vasculitis includes many diseases under the disease. In general, it can be seen in a wide age range, from childhood to the age of 80.
What are the complaints of vasculitis patients?
Complaints in vasculitis patients are quite variable. It varies entirely depending on the location of the involved vessel and the type of involvement. Almost all patients have general complaints such as fever, weakness, fatigue and weight loss. Apart from this, many different complaints such as various skin lesions, headache, visual impairment, severe abdominal pain, lack of blood pressure in the unilateral arm, paralysis may be related to vasculitis.
How is the Diagnosis Made in Vasculitis Patients?
Diagnosis in vasculitis patients is made by many different methods. While some vasculitis groups are diagnosed with tissue biopsy, some diseases are diagnosed with more difficult procedures such as angiography. Diagnostic methods vary depending on the disease considered.
How is the Treatment of Vasculitis Patients?
The treatment of vasculitis varies depending on the severity of the disease, affected organs, age and gender of the patient. It is done according to the situation. However, cortisone and its companion drugs called immunosuppressives are mostly used. Follow-up of these patients is of great importance. Because we make the decision to increase or decrease the treatment according to the patients' response to the drug. We often follow patients for years.
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