VASCULITIS

About:

• Vasculitis is simply an inflammation of blood vessels.
• Inflammation is the natural response of the body’s immune system to any injury or infection, which in normal course can help the body fight invading germs.
• However, in vasculitis, the body’s immune system turns on healthy blood vessels, causing them to swell up and narrow down. The trigger for vasculitis may be an infection or a drug, although the precise reason is often uncertain or unknown.
• Vasculitis can be only a minor problem affecting the skin, or it can be a serious condition that impacts the heart, kidneys or other vital organs.
• There are around 20 different disorders that are classified as vasculitis. Angiitis and Arteritis are used as synonyms for vasculitis.