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If any of these are present, call 102 and go to the nearest emergency hospital now.
Vasculitis is an inflammation of the blood vessels. It happens when the body's immune system attacks the blood vessel by mistake. It can happen because of an infection, a medicine, or another disease. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
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Vasculitis is an inflammation of the blood vessels. It happens when the body's immune system attacks the blood vessel by mistake. It can happen because of an infection, a medicine, or another disease.
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Findings that point to it: haemoptysis.
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EMERGENCY, go now: this is an emergency condition; go to the nearest emergency department or call 102.
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Tests used to confirm: urgent renal and rheumatology review.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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2022 ACR/EULAR ANCA vasculitis classification criteria
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