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Urticaria Vasculitis

What is it?

Urticarial vasculitis is a rare form of vasculitis that affects the skin, causing wheals or hives and/or red patches due to swelling and inflammation of the small blood vessels, this can cause poor blood circulation.

It has two forms:

  • One with normal levels of proteins called complements;
  • The other with low levels of complements; it’s called hypocomplementemic vasculitis
Vasculitis Foundation

Cause

Medication 

  • Side effect of drugs and medications

Symptoms

(Symptoms are similar to hives and one can have ‘episodes’ of this condition)

  • Swollen, raised bumps on the skin which one can see and/or feel?
  • Itchy skin?
  • Painful skin?
  • Red or discoloured skin?

Severe symptoms of urticarial vasculitis are rare, but include:

  • Fatigue (tiredness)?
  • Joint pain?
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Lymphedema (swollen lymph nodes)?
  • Red eye?
  • Fever?
  • Shortness of breath?
  • Kidney pain?
  • Angioedema?
  • Unexplained bruising on the skin after the episode of eruption is over?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Do not wait, phone for ambulance if have or develop:

  • Severe breathing problems
  • Vision loss
  • Low blood pressure
  • Heart attack
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Steven-Johnson syndrome
  • Ciguatera fish poisoning
  • Shock:
    • Rapid heart rate (rapid pulse)
    • Rapid breathing
    • Dilated pupils
    • Pale, cool skin
    • Sweating (diaphoresis)
    • Yawning
  • If shock occurs (whilst awaiting for an ambulance):
    • Lay the person down (if their injuries allow it) and raise and support their legs
    • Use a coat or blanket to keep them warm, but do not cover their face or the burnt area
    • Do not give them anything to eat or drink
    • How to Treat Shock

This condition can also lead to:

Beware of:

This condition could be related to:

General tips

  • Take cool showers (not on cold related urticaria)
  • Apply cool compresses (not on cold related urticaria)
  • Wear loose-fitting clothes
  • Avoid strenuous activity

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

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References

  • https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/25204-urticarial-vasculitis
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