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I have been diagnosed as unspecified arteritis . what is this. its in the lower abs region i have been on steroids for a year and half.
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See details: Arteritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of arteries of various sizes. There are several different types of arteritis. There are other meds besides prednisone than are very effective in treating it. Do you see a rheumatologist?
Answered 7/23/2014
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