What is systemic vasculitis?
Systemic vasculitis is the inflammation of the blood vessels. The inflammation can decrease blood flow or even stop the blood flow; vessels can expand, thicken, and weaken, leading to a bulge (or aneurysm) or possibly a ruptured blood vessel.
How do members experience systemic vasculitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with systemic vasculitis*
Common symptoms
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Common symptom
Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*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 systemic vasculitis*
Who has systemic vasculitis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 4 | |
30s | 11 | |
40s | 11 | |
50s | 33 | |
60s | 26 | |
70+ | 13 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 17 | |
Female | 82 |