Vasculitis is an inflammation that occurs in the blood vessels, which may cause the arteries, veins, and capillaries to be blocked and narrowed. It disrupts the normal blood flow, which may lead to more serious medical problems.
There are different types of vasculitis. There are large vessel, medium vessel, and small vessel vasculitis. Each is classified with different other diseases including Cogan’s Syndrome, Kawasaki Disease, Buerger’s Disease, and Takayasu’s Arteritis. Some vasculitis types are self-limiting and may improve on their own, without the need for medication. But there are some that require medications, especially to help relieve the inflammation.
Types and Causes
The cause for vasculitis is often unknown but it is important that a medical professional is able to single out the severity of the problem, the type of vasculitis involved, and the general health of the patient. This is what will guide the line of treatment that may be needed.There are different types of vasculitis. There are large vessel, medium vessel, and small vessel vasculitis. Each is classified with different other diseases including Cogan’s Syndrome, Kawasaki Disease, Buerger’s Disease, and Takayasu’s Arteritis. Some vasculitis types are self-limiting and may improve on their own, without the need for medication. But there are some that require medications, especially to help relieve the inflammation.