Auto-immune inflammation of blood vessels

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Last Updated12/08/2022

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An inflammation of blood vessels.
Inflammation is the natural response of the body’s immune system to any injury or infection, which in normal course can help the body fight invading germs.
However, in vasculitis, the body’s immune system turns on healthy blood vessels, causing them to swell up and narrow down.
Vasculitis can be only a minor problem affecting the skin, or can be a serious condition that impacts the heart, kidneys or other vital organs.

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Around 20 different disorders that are classified as vasculitis.
Angiitis and Arteritis are used as synonyms for vasculitis, literally meaning “inflammation within blood vessels” or “inflammation in arteries.”
Some of the diseases associated with vasculitis are
Behcet’s Disease: oral and genital ulcers and eye inflammation
Buerger’s Disease: Affects smokers and leads to decreased flow of blood to the hands and feet;
EGPA: Associated with asthma, sinusitis, and tends to involve the lungs, kidneys, and heart as well.

Different types of inflammation cause different diseases, which have their own symptoms and treatment protocols.
Steroids are frequently prescribed, as are some other medicines that reduce the activity of the immune system.
Health organisations caution that some kinds of vasculitis can become serious problems if not treated.