Some Disorders in Which Vasculitis Can Occur
Disorder | Definition | Symptoms* |
|---|---|---|
Recurring mouth and genital sores related to chronic inflammation and blood clots in arteries and veins | Recurring mouth sores Sores on the genital organs Red, painful eyes Rashes Swollen, painful joints Sometimes blood clots in arteries and veins | |
Asthma or other allergic problems (such as chronic nasal inflammation) related to inflammation of blood vessels that damage the skin, nerves, lungs, and kidneys | Various symptoms depending on the organ affected Facial pain Shortness of breath Rashes Numbness, tingling, or weakness in a limb Muscle and joint aches and pains Abdominal pain | |
Inflammation of large- and medium-sized arteries in the head (including the sides of the temples), neck, upper body, and that supply the eyes | Headaches Pain in the scalp Pain in the jaw or tongue during chewing Double or blurred vision Without treatment, possibly irreversible vision loss | |
Inflammation of the upper airway (such as the nose and sinuses), lungs, and kidney related to inflammation of small- and medium-sized blood vessels | Various symptoms depending on the affected organ Nosebleeds Fluid in the ear Chronic sinusitis Cough, which sometimes brings up blood Shortness of breath Chest pain Joint and muscle aches and pain Rashes | |
Inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin, intestine, and kidneys Usually in children | Hard, purple spots or blotches on the skin of the lower legs Joint pains Nausea Abdominal pain Blood in the stool or urine | |
Inflammation of small blood vessels, usually starting in the lungs and kidneys | Shortness of breath Swelling in the legs Purplish bumps or spots on the skin Numbness, tingling, or weakness in a limb | |
Inflammation of medium arteries | Fatigue, fever, and weight loss Muscle and joint pain Various symptoms depending on the organ affected Abdominal pain High blood pressure Numbness, tingling, or weakness in a limb | |
Inflammation of the lining of joints | Severe pain and stiffness in muscles of the neck, back, shoulders, and hips Sometimes symptoms of giant cell arteritis, which may lead to blindness Sometimes mild arthritis | |
Inflammation of the aorta, the arteries that branch off from the aorta, and the pulmonary arteries Usually in young women | Pain and fatigue in the arms or legs when they are used Dizziness Strokes High blood pressure | |
* Many of these disorders also cause general symptoms, such as fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight loss. | ||