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Overview
Corticosteroids (given in low doses) or other drugs that suppress the immune system may reduce inflammation of the blood vessels. See also: Henoch-Schonlein purpura; Kawasaki disease; Polyarteritis nodosa. [read article]
Tests for Necrotizing Vasculitis
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ESR stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It is a test that indirectly measures how much inflammation is in the body. However, it rarely leads directly to a sp... More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination. More
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Medical Procedures for Necrotizing Vasculitis
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Therapeutic Immunosuppression
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Prescribed Medications for Necrotizing Vasculitis
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc... More
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AZATHIOPRINE (ay za THYE oh preen) suppresses the immune system. It is used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthr... More
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METHYLPREDNISOLONE (meth ill pred NISS oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common ... More
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