Vasculitis Directory
Vasculitis is inflammation of blood vessels. In people with vasculitis, inflammation damages the lining of affected blood vessels, causing narrowing, the formation of blood clots (thrombosis), and/or blockage. As a result, there may be restriction of oxygenated blood supply to certain tissues, potentially resulting in pain, tissue damage, and, in some cases, malfunction of certain affected organs. The specific cause of vasculitis is not fully understood. However, in most cases, it is thought to be due to disturbances of the body's immune system. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about vasculitis, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
What Is Takayasu's Arteritis?
Learn about Takayasu’s arteritis, an uncommon condition in which inflammation damages blood vessels.
Arthritis and Sjögren's Syndrome
Learn about Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that causes symptoms like dry mouth and dry eyes.
What Is Churg-Strauss Syndrome?
Churg-Strauss Syndrome is a rare disease that causes blood vessel inflammation restricting blood flow to organs and tissues. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for Churg-Strauss Syndrome at WebMD.
Basics and Causes of Vasculitis
WebMD explains the causes and treatment of vasculitis, an immune system disorder that causes blood vessels to become inflamed.