Treatment Options For Vasculitis

Underlying Condition Treatment

It is believed certain conditions may trigger vasculitis in some patients. If these conditions are present, treatment for the underlying condition must occur along with the treatment for the type of vasculitis the patient has. For blood cancer, chemotherapy, radiation, and other cancer treatments are typically prescribed to kill the cancer cells and attempt to put the patient into remission. Hepatitis B and C may act as triggers to this condition. For hepatitis C, treatment may include antiviral medication, or in the most severe cases, a liver transplant. For hepatitis B, treatment may include interferon injections, antiviral medication, or a liver transplant. Autoimmune diseases may also increase a patient’s risk of developing vasculitis, and in these instances, the treatment regimens vary based on the condition but often include some anti-inflammatory drugs and immunosuppressants. If a medicine reaction caused vasculitis, stopping usage is generally sufficient to eliminate it as an underlying cause.

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