How To Treat Vasculitis?

Seek urgent medical evaluation to confirm the diagnosis and identify the type of vasculitis

Treat any underlying cause, such as infection, autoimmune disease, or medication trigger

Use corticosteroids to reduce inflammation

Use immunosuppressive medicines when needed, such as cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, methotrexate, mycophenolate, or rituximab

Use biologic therapy in selected cases

Use plasma exchange in severe or life-threatening cases

Treat organ-specific complications, such as kidney, lung, nerve, skin, or eye involvement

Control blood pressure and protect kidney function if affected

Manage pain and fever with appropriate medicines

Stop smoking and avoid known triggers

Monitor regularly with blood tests, urine tests, and specialist follow-up

Adjust treatment based on disease severity and response

Seek emergency care for chest pain, shortness of breath, stroke symptoms, vision loss, or rapidly worsening symptoms

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