血管炎
Overview
血管炎 is a general term for a group of about 20 disorders that involve inflammation in the 血 vessels. Although these diseases are similar in some ways, they vary depending on the organs and 血 vessels affected. When 血 vessels become inflamed, they can become weakened, stretch and increase in size, 导致动脉瘤. 在其他时候, they may become inflamed and narrowed, partially or completely eliminating 血 supply to tissues. If other 血 vessels are not able to carry 血 to that area, the tissue will die.
Our Approach to 血管炎
UCSF provides comprehensive evaluations and advanced care for all forms of vasculitis. Because vasculitis can affect virtually any organ system in the body, our team includes many types of doctors, such as rheumatologists, 皮肤科十大赌博平台排行榜, 肾脏科医师, neuromuscular specialists, ophthalmologists and pulmonologists.
治疗 vary depending on the type of vasculitis and organs affected, but the plan will usually include medications to suppress the immune system, which plays a key role in the disease.
除了 to caring for patients, our providers conduct clinical trials to evaluate potential new diagnostic tools and treatments for vasculitis. Interested patients may have the option to receive investigational treatments by participating in clinical trials.
奖 & 识别
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Among the top hospitals in the nation
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Best in California and No. 7 in the nation for rheumatology
迹象 & 症状
Symptoms of vasculitis differ depending on the 血 vessels involved. 然而, many patients with vasculitis feel sick and experience fevers, 减肥, 乏力, a rapid pulse and a range of aches and pains that are difficult to pinpoint. 除了, vasculitis can affect virtually every organ system in the body, 包括皮肤, 关节, 肺, 肾脏, gastrointestinal tract, 血, 鼻窦, 鼻子和耳朵, 眼睛, 大脑和神经.
The causes of most forms of vasculitis are unknown. 然而, it has been shown that the immune system plays a critical role in the tissue damage and that it may be related to other diseases of the immune system, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus or 干燥综合征.
诊断
Typically your doctor will conduct a variety of tests to confirm a vasculitis diagnosis. Those tests may include:
- 血液测试
- 尿液测试
- Angiogram (X-ray of your 血 vessels)
- 船活组织检查
治疗
Treatment depends on the type of vasculitis and the organs affected, and usually includes medications that suppress parts of the immune system. Examples include cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, methotrexate and prednisone. These medications can cause many side effects, which your doctor will discuss with you.
加州大学旧金山分校健康 medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.
