What is ANCA-associated vasculitis?

ANCA-associated vasculitides are diseases caused by vasculitis in which antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCAs) can be detected in the blood. The disorders are characterized by necrotizing inflammation of small and medium size vessels, with little or no immune-complex deposits in vessels.

How do members experience ANCA-associated vasculitis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ANCA-associated vasculitis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for ANCA-associated vasculitis*

Who has ANCA-associated vasculitis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 7
30s 9
40s 12
50s 11
60s 14
70+ 11

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 15
Female 47