Vasculitis Risk Factors
Vasculitis is an inflammatory disease that affects blood vessels, leading to tissue and organ damage. Risk factors for vasculitis include age, environmental exposures, autoimmune diseases, and certain medications. Age is the most significant risk factor for vasculitis, and it typically affects those over age 65. Environmental exposures such as smoking, certain industrial chemicals, and some infectious agents can also increase the risk of vasculitis. Autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjögren’s syndrome, can also increase the risk of vasculitis. Certain medications, such as antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, can also increase the risk. Identifying, managing, and reducing modifiable risk factors for vasculitis are important to decrease the risk and severity of the disease.
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