Allergic vasculitis

Allergic vasculitis is not a single disease but a group of diseases associated with disorders of the blood arteries. Inflammation caused by the allergen, leads to the fact that vessels become less elastic. The expansion and contraction of the arteries can lead to complete their closure.

It is difficult to identify which age category most at risk. The disease may manifest as children and the elderly. According to statistics, the largest percentage of cases occur among males aged 30 to 40 years.

After a thorough General examination and detailed study of the history of the disease the doctor prescribes a sick need of the survey:

• urine tests, blood biochemistry blood serum;
• the study of blood serum and determination in its number of immunoglobulins;
• electrocardiogram of the heart;
• x-rays of internal organs;
• the definition of the General state of immunity;
• angiography of organs and arteries.

Types

Found several varieties of the disease, which experts unite in the following types of vasculitis.

Infectious-allergic

Is a consequence of the recent infectious diseases and release of toxins harmful microorganisms. The deformation of the vessel walls of the patient there is a rapid deterioration of health and in some parts of the skin appears polymorphic rash. The most common cause of pathology are Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. At particular risk are people infected with tuberculatum, hepatitis and ODS.

Allergic hemorrhagic disease (Henoch-Schonlein purpura)

In this case, in addition to deformation of the vessels, present lesions of the kidney, stomach and intestines. The external manifestation of the disease Salana-Schonlein purpura is a symmetrical erythema around the large joints of the legs, which quickly spreads to the hip, ankle and buttocks, and often leads to local hemorrhage. The vast majority of patients are children and teenagers.

Toxic-allergic vasculitis

Affects not only the skin but also to mucous membranes. Allergic vasculitis is an immune response to the reception of dyes, medicinal drugs or ingested chemicals. The allergen enters the blood system through the skin, respiratory tract, or digestive system.

The intake of certain medications depends on the type and degree of development of the disease. Can be used the following methods and medications:

• antimicrobial therapy;
• cyclophosphamide and prednisolone;
• nicotinic acid;
• prednisolone and other corticosteroids;
• cyclophosphamide, and other immunosuppressants;
• transfusion of the patient donor plasma.

To improve the overallhealth of vasculitis exist and traditional methods:

1. a decoction of bergenia crassifolia and bitter herbs will help to cleanse the bowel and blood;
2. pine resin and nettle will contribute to faster healing of ulcers on the body and genitals;
3. to improve hematopoiesis recommend addicted to green tea;
4. to accelerate the process of hematopoiesis will help treat;
5. the intake of the missing vitamin K helps plants such as St. John's wort, black currants, rosehips, knotweed, yarrow and nettle.