Causes And Complications Of Vasculitis

Immune System Diseases

An immune disease attacks a person's immune system, which is designed to help the body fix itself in the case of an injury or illness. When the immune system doesn't work properly, it can result in a variety of different problems, including vasculitis. Some of the immune system diseases associated with vasculitis include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful condition resulting from swollen joints, lupus is a disease in which the body attacks its own tissue, and scleroderma is when the body's tissue becomes excessively tight.

Continue reading to learn about how blood clots and aneurysms may come into play with regards to vasculitis.