Lupus vasculitis

Lupus vasculitis
	File:Cutaneous small-vessel vasculitis.jpg
Synonyms	N/A
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Skin rash, joint pain, fever, fatigue
Complications	Kidney damage, neurological complications, organ damage
Onset	Typically in young adults
Duration	Chronic
Types	N/A
Causes	Autoimmune disorder
Risks	Genetic predisposition, environmental factors
Diagnosis	Blood tests, biopsy, imaging studies
Differential diagnosis	Other vasculitides, infections, drug reactions
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Corticosteroids, immunosuppressive drugs, biologics
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	Variable, depends on severity and response to treatment
Frequency	Rare
Deaths	N/A

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Lupus vasculitis is a serious condition that occurs when the body's immune system attacks its own blood vessels, causing inflammation and damage. This condition is a common complication of lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease.

Symptoms[edit]

The symptoms of lupus vasculitis can vary greatly depending on which blood vessels are affected. Common symptoms include:

rashes on the skin
fevers
fatigue
joint pain
swelling in the legs or ankles
chest pain
shortness of breath

Causes[edit]

Lupus vasculitis is caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking the body's own blood vessels. This can occur as a result of lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease.

Diagnosis[edit]

Diagnosis of lupus vasculitis typically involves a combination of physical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests. These tests may include:

Blood tests
Urine tests
Biopsies of affected tissues

Treatment[edit]

Treatment for lupus vasculitis typically involves medications to suppress the immune system and reduce inflammation. These may include:

In severe cases, surgery may be required to repair damaged blood vessels.

References[edit]

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Lupus vasculitis
File:Cutaneous small-vessel vasculitis.jpg
Synonyms	N/A
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Skin rash, joint pain, fever, fatigue
Complications	Kidney damage, neurological complications, organ damage
Onset	Typically in young adults
Duration	Chronic
Types	N/A
Causes	Autoimmune disorder
Risks	Genetic predisposition, environmental factors
Diagnosis	Blood tests, biopsy, imaging studies
Differential diagnosis	Other vasculitides, infections, drug reactions
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Corticosteroids, immunosuppressive drugs, biologics
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	Variable, depends on severity and response to treatment
Frequency	Rare
Deaths	N/A