Vasculitis

About- Vasculitis also called angiitis is an inflammation of the blood vessels that can thicken, weaken, or narrow the blood vessel walls and can restrict blood flow, resulting in organ and tissue damage.
 
Symptoms-

 Fever
 A Headache
 Fatigue
 Unintended Weight loss
 Night sweat
 Skin Rash
 Numbness or weakness  

Causes-
The exact cause of 
Vasculitis isn't fully understood. Possible causes are
 Person's genetic makeup
 Immune system disorder
 Hepatitis B
 Hepatitis C
 Blood cancer
 Immune system diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and scleroderma
 Reactions to certain drugs  

Specialists to visit

 Rheumatologist
 Immunologist
 Nephrologist
 Dermatologist
 Cardiovascular Surgeon
 Vascular Surgeon

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk
 

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