Question 1

causes of wegeners granulomatosis and treatment?

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Autoimmune disease: Like all autoimmune diseases, the cause is not really known, but likely a combination of genetic factors and environmental exposures (e.g., infections, chemicals, pollutants).  Treatment depends on how severe disease it is.  Typically steroids (e.g. Prednisone) and if severe, Cytoxan or rituxan (rituximab).  If limited disease (just nasal/upper airway involvement), Methotrexate may be sufficient.

Question 2

what is the disease wegeners granulamatosis in kids?

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WG: Wegener’s granulomatosis (WG) is a rare disease that causes the walls of blood vessels to become inflamed (called vasculitis). This limits blood flow to tissues and can affect any organ.  WG is a type of autoimmune disease. This means the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. Its cause is unknown.

Question 3

has anyone ever heard of the disease wegeners granulamatosis?

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Yes: Wegener's granulomatosis with polyangiitis is an incurable form of vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels) that affects the lungs, kidneys, and other organs. Due to its organ damage, it is life-threatening and requires long-term immunosuppression. Five-year survival is up to 87%, with some of the mortality due to toxicity of treatment. Since that is an average figure, some will live longer.

Question 4

wegeners significance of + anca?

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Most are ANCA+!: Wegener's granulomatosis is part of a larger group of vasculitic syndromes, all of which feature an autoimmune attack by an abnormal type of circulating antibody termed ancas (antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies) against small and medium-size blood vessels.Apart from wegener's, this category includes churg–strauss syndrome and microscopic polyangiitis.

Question 5

how long can wegeners go undiagnosed?  can a patirnt have vague symptoms (still be able to funcion) for months before a diagnosis is made?

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Yes!: Delayed diagnosis can be caused by "vague" symptoms; mild disease at onset; the fact that wegener's is quite uncommon for an autoimmune disease. This rheumatic immune problem is best dealt with by a specialist in rheumatology.

Question 6

can you tell me what wegeners vasculitis?

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Serious illness: Wegner's granulomatous angiitis is caused by antibodies against a particular protein in neutrophils. Once uniformly fatal, it is now usually managed with strong medications by specialists. The eyes, ears, throat, lungs and kidneys are the usual targets. Wegener's greatness as a physician is tarnished by his having served the third reich, though not in the death camps; some avoid his name.

Question 7

how can i live with wegeners disease?

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Vasculitis : Wegeners granulomatosis now known as granulomatosis with polyangiitis  is incurable vasculitis that effects the nose , lungs , and kidneys.  It requires life long immunosupressant. With treatment five year survival is 87%.

Question 8

could you give me information on wegeners ?

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A vasculitis: Wegeners is a vasculitis with granuloma formation involving the upper and lower respiratory systems, and vasculitic involvement of the kidneys and other organs. It causes granulomatous destruction of the nose, sunuses, and lungs.. Treatment is often successful and often requires maintenance . Prednisone, rituimab, cytoxan, (cyclophosphamide)and other agents are used depending on severity. A Rheumatologist treats.o

Question 9

wegeners desease how long will you survive this illness?

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Survival: Wegener's granulomatosis with polyangiitis is an incurable form of vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels) that affects the lungs, kidneys, and other organs. Due to its organ damage, it is life-threatening and requires long-term immunosuppression. Five-year survival is up to 87%, with some of the mortality due to toxicity of treatment.  Since that is an average figure, some will live longer.

Question 10

how can someone live and cope with having wegeners disease?

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Living with Wegeners: I am sorry about your diagnosis. Wegener's disease is hard.  Incurable, the five-year survival is up to 87%. Since this is an average number, some will live longer. The treatment is immunosupression, which is life saving, but it does also have some toxicity which, sadly  can also be fatal. Happily, there are many people who are currently living quite normal lives of 30 years or more on treatment.

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