Question 1

my son is diagnosed with vasculitis what is treatment and for how long?

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It depends on the type: There are a variety of different types of vasculitis. Some are  very serious so the type is very important. We have people who have involvement internally this sometimes this can cause organ failure and even death.   And others have had complete cures. Thus you can see the type you have is the type of treatment you get is very important.

Question 2

can vasculitis be cured? does it go away?

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Yes: It depends on the type of vasculitis. Certain vasculitis are more responsive to therapy than others. Mots patients require several years of therapy however the immunosuppression is lowered over time and patients are able to come off their immuno suppressive drugs.

Question 3

what is the difference between angitis and true vasculitis?

Accepted Answer

No angitis: Angitis is not a medical term. Vasculitis is the medical term for inflammation of arteries.

Question 4

looking for vasculitis or angiitis information (are they the same)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Best references in pubmed.Org (national institutes of health ) available for medical andnonmedical, other excellent refernces in johnshopkins, and mayoclinic . Org.

Question 5

can celiac disease cause vasculitis?

Accepted Answer

Almost never: Vasculitis complicating celiac disease has been described but is extremely rare, and is not the most likely cause of any symptoms you might be experiencing.

Question 6

difference between stroke and vasculitis?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect: Vasculitis, an inflammation of blood vessels, can be a cause of stroke (death of brain tissue).

Question 7

how do i find other patients with vasculitis of any kind?

Accepted Answer

Use the internet: Depending on your age and the type of vasculitis, there may be a support group in your area or a forum online to help you.  Speak to your doctor about this and good luck!

Question 8

what is rheumatoid vasculitis?

Accepted Answer

Blood vetssel inflam: Blood vessel inflammation, usually associated with cryoglobulins.  If you have this, you need complement studies, c2, c4, C3 and measurement of cryoglobulins.

Question 9

what causes uticarial vasculitis?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune: This is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the blood vessel walls and eventual urticaria. Treating the underlying disease usually helps in controlling the urticaria.

Question 10

what leads to retinal vasculitis?

Accepted Answer

See details: Having a systemic vasculitis or connective tissue disorder that can have vasculitis as a component.

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