Takayasu's Arteritis - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Takayasu's arteritis also known as Takayasu's disease, aortic arch syndrome, nonspecific aortoarteritis, and pulseless disease is a rare type of vasculitis, and a group of disorders that cause blood vessel inflammation that damages the aorta and can lead to blockages or narrowed arteries (stenosis) or abnormally dilated arteries (aneurysms), arm or chest pain and high blood pressure and eventually to heart failure or stroke.

Symptoms-
The signs and symptoms of Takayasu's arteritis often occur in two stages.
Stage 1 Symptoms

Fatigue

Muscle and joint pain

Unexplained weight loss

Mild fever

Stage 2 Symptoms

Stage 2 symptoms result from restricted blood flow from the heart to certain organs, muscles, and other tissue.

Anemia
chest pain
Decreased pulse
A different blood pressure between arms
Headaches
High blood pressure
Lightheadedness
Dizziness
Fainting
Memory and concentration problems
Shortness of breath
Vision problems
Weakness or pain in the limbs

Causes-

The exact reason for Takayasu's arteritis is not known. In this disease the aorta and other major arteries, including those leading to the head and kidneys, become inflamed. Over time the inflammation causes changes in these arteries, including thickening, narrowing, and scarring.

Specialist to visit
Vascular Surgeon

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