Vasculitides Overview

Encyclopedia: Vasculitis

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Vasculitis , a group of diseases featuring inflammation of the wall of blood vessels including veins , arteries and capillaries due to leukocyte migration and resultant damage. While most vasculitides are rare, they generally affect several organ systems and can cause severe disability. Vasculitides can be classified by the size of the blood vessel that they predominantly affect. Takayasu arteritis. Primarily affects the aorta and its main branches. At least...


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    vasculitides and they are often difficult to diagnose according to a friend who is ... From www.medscape.com (You would need to register, and search for the rest of this article...

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    -Eaton and opsoclonus-myoclonus, and also CNS vasculitides (e.g. Behcet and giant cell... syndromes like Lambert-Eaton and opsoclonus-myoclonus, and also CNS vasculitides (e...

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    antibody) and Anti-MPO (an ANCA-related vasculitide) might be mediating some inflammation... Adding rituximab improves response in cyclophosphamide-resistant lupus Patients with cyclophosphamide...

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Protect Your Joints

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Arthritis can render your joints very painful, especially in your hands. You can protect your hands from further damage by avoiding pushing, pulling, or twisting movements. There are additional things you can do to avoid further joint damage, such as increasing the size of toothbrush handles with foam. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through more tips.

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Hand Exercises for Arthritis

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Do you have arthritis pain in your hands? This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through exercises which can be done daily, or several times a day, that will help to alleviate the pain of arthritis. Performing these movements with your hands submerged in warm water may provide even more relief.

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