Churg-Strauss Syndrome (Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis)

About- Churg-Strauss syndrome also known as eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a disorder that causes blood vessel inflammation resulting in restricted blood flow to vital organs and tissues.

Symptoms-
 Abdominal pain
Asthma
Blood in the urine
Chest pain
Cough
Diarrhea
Fatigue
A feeling of being unwell
Fever
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
Irregular heartbeat
Itchy, runny, and stuffy nose
Night Sweats
Joint pain and swelling
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Numbness
Peripheral neuropathy
Rash or skin sores
Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
Sinusitis
Swollen lymph nodes
Tingling in hands or feet
Unintended weight loss
Weakness, fatigue
Wheezing

Causes-
The exact cause of Churg-Strauss syndrome is unknown but it involves an abnormal over-activation of the immune system 
 
Specialists to Visit -
 Immunologist

Rheumatologist

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References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://rarediseases.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.medicinenet.com
https://www.aaaai.org

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