Vasculitis
Vasculitis is not one condition. It is a group of diseases where blood vessels become inflamed, and the symptoms can be very varied because different vessels and organs may be involved. I help pull that picture together and coordinate the right specialists for you.
What vasculitis is
Vasculitis means inflammation of blood vessels. It can affect small, medium or large vessels and may involve the skin, nerves, lungs, kidneys, sinuses, eyes, gut, brain or other organs. Some forms are mild, while others are urgent and organ-threatening.
Symptoms to look out for
Fever, fatigue, night sweats or weight loss
Rashes, purple spots or skin ulcers
Numbness, weakness or nerve pain
Sinus, lung, kidney or eye symptoms
Headache, jaw pain or visual symptoms in giant cell arteritis
Why this matters to a rheumatologist
Rheumatology often coordinates vasculitis diagnosis and treatment, working with kidney, lung, eye, ENT, neurology or other specialists depending on the organs involved.
Signs I would like you to seek care for
For emergency symptoms please seek urgent or emergency care first rather than waiting for a WhatsApp reply.
Coughing blood, severe breathlessness or chest pain (seek urgent care)
New weakness, numbness or stroke-like symptoms (seek urgent care)
Blood or protein in urine, kidney concerns or high blood pressure
New headache with visual symptoms in someone over 50
What a specialist review looks like
I map which organs may be involved, examine skin, joints and nerves, check blood and urine tests, and arrange imaging or biopsy pathways when needed.
Questions my patients often ask me
Speak with me
If you have unexplained systemic symptoms with skin, nerve, lung or kidney involvement that may point to vasculitis, WhatsApp my clinic and we can help you decide whether a rheumatology assessment is the right next step.
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This page is for general education only and does not replace medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.