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vasculitis virus

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My friend has been diagnosed with vasculitis. I know that it is an inflammation of the wall of blood vessel. However, he claims that it is caused by virus. Is this possible? I have read somewhere that varicella zoster virus can be involved. I was hoping to get some more info here. Thanks in advance....

by User avatar luther1616132394

I have polymyositis fever

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Hi, guys. I was diagnosed with polymyositis few months ago. My usual symptoms were muscle weakness. However, since this morning, I began developing fever. I don’t know if this is related with my basic disease. I was hoping someone could help me here. All your help will be appreciated.

by User avatar meade1626132437

vasculitis hypersensitivity

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Hi, guys. My friend had some kind of reaction to the drug. His doctor described it as vasculitis hypersensitivity. I was wondering what this is referring to. I know that vasculitis is the inflammation of the blood vessel’s wall. Can it be caused by drug use? I am sorry if I bother you with...

by User avatar benji745132439

vasculitis malignancy

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Can I enquire about the malignancy of vasculitis? What is the general life expectancy of somebody who has got vasculitis? What is the worst that can happen to somebody with vasculitis? I mean, can vasculitis be fatal? If that is true, then in what kind of cases is vasculitis fatal? I look forward to...

by User avatar marijo1379132284

effects of lupus on the lungs

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Hello. My niece has been diagnosed with lupus. The most interesting thing to me is that her kidneys and joints are not affected. However, her lungs are suffering. I didn’t know that lupus can have the effects on the lungs. I would like to know if it is common. I would appreciate any other...

by User avatar caryl774132156

vasculitis penicillin

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I have been taking penicillin on and off for a while now, and have never really questioned its side effects. Yesterday, when I opened a new box, I read the package insert for some reason. Now I wish I hadn't, because it says that penicillin can causes vasulitis! Can anyone tell me what the...

by User avatar trenna560132168

autoimmune hepatitis labs

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I have been feeling terrible for a while now, and after countless doctors' visits, I am now going in for a blood test for autoimmune hepatitis. Wow, what a shock! You know that I am not lying when I tell you that I had never even heard of such a thing! They told me that I might even have to give...

by User avatar chalmers481132171

polymyositis and heart

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I hope I am posting this in the right place? I can do with some help, support and advice! Recently I was diagnosed with polymyositis. A new diagnosis is not easy to deal with, as I am sure many of you already know! Apart from what my doctor told me, I have been browsing around the web a lot, and...

by User avatar donall1754132138

what is the best polymyositis treatment

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My friend has been diagnosed with polymyositis. He explained me a little about it. It is some form of autoimmune disease. Immune cells attack muscle cells. I would like to know what the best treatment option there is. I hope there is something more than medications. I guess physical therapy can also...

by User avatar morlee865132158

vasculitis canine

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I know that these boards are not necessarily intended for veterinary problems, but I am hoping for some advice. My dog, Fin, has been diagnosed with vasulitis recently. I love him very much and would hate for him to suffer. Is there anything I could do to make his life easier? I would appreciate any...

by User avatar greer734132121