Lupus vasculitis can affect different parts of the body when blood vessel walls become inflamed. The inflammation can cause the vessels to thicken, scar, or weaken, which reduces blood flow and oxygen delivery to cells.
Common areas affected include
- Skin and joints
- Brain and nervous system
- Heart and lungs
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Lupus vasculitis can affect different parts of the body when blood vessel walls become inflamed. The inflammation can cause the vessels to thicken, scar, or weaken, which reduces blood flow and oxygen delivery to cells.
Common areas affected include:
- Skin and joints
- Brain and nervous system
- Heart and lungs
- Intestines
- Kidneys Specific symptoms vary by location:
Skin/Joint symptoms:
- Purple/red spots or bruising
- Hives and itchy rashes
- Painful ulcers
- Joint swelling and pain
Brain/Nerve symptoms:
- Headaches
- Confusion
- Seizures
- Vision changes
Heart/Lung symptoms:
- Coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Fever
Intestinal/Kidney symptoms:
- Abdominal pain
- Blood in stool/urine
- Protein in urine
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Lupus and Vasculitis: What’s the Connection?
June 20, 2025
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