{"product_id":"2940046449587","title":"Vasculitis, A Simple Guide to the Condition, Treatment and Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eVasculitis is an inflammatory condition of the blood vessels\u003cbr\u003eInflammation may involve pain, redness, warmth in the affected tissues.\u003cbr\u003eIf a blood vessel is inflamed, it can cause narrowing\u003cbr\u003ePoor blood flow may cause cells of organs to stop living\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVasculitis can affect the arteries, veins and capillaries\u003cbr\u003eLarge blood vessel inflammation include Takayasu's Arteritis\u003cbr\u003eThe moderate blood vessels include Kawasaki and Polyarteritis\u003cbr\u003eThe small blood vessel includes Henoch Schonlein purpura and polyangiitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiagnosis is by the microscopic examination of the blood vessel biopsy\u003cbr\u003eAngiography of the inflamed blood vessels is also diagnostic.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment of vasculitis includes corticosteroids and cytotoxic medicines.\u003cbr\u003eThe goal is to stop the immune response that caused the inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Facts about the Vasculitis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Treatment for vasculitis will depend on the type of vasculitis you have, which organs are affected, and the severity of the condition.\u003cbr\u003ePeople who have severe vasculitis are treated with prescription medicines.\u003cbr\u003eRarely, surgery may be done.\u003cbr\u003ePeople who have mild vasculitis may find relief with over-the-counter pain medicines, such as acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen.\u003cbr\u003eThe main goal of treating vasculitis is to reduce inflammation in the affected blood vessels.\u003cbr\u003eThis usually is done by reducing or stopping the immune response that caused the inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Treatment\u003cbr\u003eCommon prescription medicines used to treat vasculitis include corticosteroids and cytotoxic medicines.\u003cbr\u003eCorticosteroids help reduce inflammation in the blood vessels.\u003cbr\u003eExamples of corticosteroids are prednisone, prednisolone, and methylprednisolone.\u003cbr\u003eDoctors may prescribe cytotoxic medicines if vasculitis is severe or if corticosteroids don't work well.\u003cbr\u003eCytotoxic medicines kill the cells that are causing the inflammation.\u003cbr\u003eExamples of these medicines are azathioprine, methotrexate, and cyclophosphamide.\u003cbr\u003eThe doctor may prescribe both corticosteroids and cytotoxic medicines.\u003cbr\u003eOther treatments may be used for certain types of vasculitis.\u003cbr\u003eFor example, the standard treatment for Kawasaki disease is high-dose aspirin and immune globulin.\u003cbr\u003eImmune globulin is a medicine that’s injected into a vein.\u003cbr\u003eCertain types of vasculitis may require surgery to remove aneurysms that have formed as a result of the condition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVasculitis is a condition that involves inflammation in the blood vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe condition occurs if the immune system attacks the blood vessels by mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis may happen as the result of an infection, a medicine, or another disease or condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47177281077488,"sku":"2940046449587","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046449587_p0.jpg?v=1764001624","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046449587","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}