Vasculitis can occur very focally
Rheumatoid Vasculitis is most likely to occur in people that have suffered from severe RA for at 10 years.Rheumatoid Vasculitis (RV) happens with of longstanding, severe rheumatoid arthritis. The active vasculitis associated with rheumatoid disease occurs in about 1% of this patient population.People with vasculitis usually have many joints with pain and swelling, rheumatoid nodules, high concentrations of rheumatoid factor.
Yes, Sjogren's syndrome can lead to secondary vasculitis in some cases. Vasculitis is inflammation of blood vessels, and it can occur as a complication of autoimmune diseases like Sjogren's syndrome. The immune system attacks the body's own tissues, including blood vessels, leading to vasculitis. Treatment typically involves managing the underlying autoimmune condition and addressing the vasculitis symptoms with medications like corticosteroids or immunosuppressants.
Yes, sclerodactyly, a condition characterized by thickening and tightening of the skin on the fingers, can sometimes be associated with secondary vasculitis. Vasculitis is inflammation of blood vessels, and it can occur as a complication of scleroderma, the condition that includes sclerodactyly as a symptom. This inflammation can affect blood flow to various organs and tissues, leading to complications.
Vasculitis-induced arthritis occurs when the lining of the joints is affected by vasculitis
Vasculitis can affect arteries
Vasculitis can affect arteries
Vasculitis can affect veins
Vasculitis can lead to aneurysms
Multiple types of disease are associated with vasculitis. Many autoimmune diseases have vasculitis as one of their complications.
Pneumonia can cause Secondary vasculitis
Sarcoidosis can cause Secondary vasculitis
Blood vessels anywhere in the body can be affected by vasculitis