Microscopic Polyangiitis
Overview of Microscopic Polyangiitis
Microscopic polyangiitis is a condition that is due to inflammation of the blood vessels which leads to multi-organ damages. However, the commonly affected organs are kidneys, lungs, skins, nerves and joints.
Signs and Symptoms of Microscopic Polyangiitis
Fever, Fatigue, Weight loss, Skin rash, Flu-like symptoms , Lungs- cough/ breathing problems/ spitting up blood , Gastrointestinal-bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract and abdominal pain , Brain/neurological-tingling/pain/weakness,/loss of sensation/ seizures , Musculoskeletal-joint pain/ muscle pain, Hypertension
Common Causes of Microscopic Polyangiitis
Genetic factor predisposing to autoimmune reaction
Risk Factors of Microscopic Polyangiitis
Occupational , Environmental , Genetic , Autoimmune conditions.
Investigation Techniques for Microscopic Polyangiitis
Complete blood cell count, Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), Renal function test, Urine FEME, Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) test, Chest radiograph, Electrocardiography , Gastrointestinal endoscopy, Electromyography, Skin biopsy
Treatment and Prevention of Microscopic Polyangiitis
Remission induction using prednisone and cyclophosphamide, Maintenance of remission with Methotrexate and Prednisone, Intravenous immunoglobulin for refractory cases
Available Microscopic Polyangiitis Medicines
No medicines currently available for this condition.
