Can vasculitis be fatal?

Condition analysis:
In some cases of severe disease if not diagnosed early and not treated correctly. With early diagnosis and appropriate treatment vasculitis is now rarely fatal. Many milder cases may cause damage to organs or discomfort but are not life-threatening.

Instructions:
Vasculitis treatment: The treatment of vasculitis depends on the severity of the problem and the organs and blood vessels affected by it. Some types of vasculitis such as Henoch-Schonlein purpura could heal naturally. In this type of vasculitis, the blood vessels of the joints, skin, kidneys and bowel become inflamed. Vasculitis could be treated with medications. Treatment for vasculitis includes steroids for reducing the inflammation of the blood vessels.

Vasculitis caused by faulty immune response of the body is treating with drugs that suppress the immune system of the body. Often the vasculitis medications produce serious side effects. To reduce the side effects of the medications, you should modify your diet. Your diet should be designed to prevent osteoporosis, diabetes and high blood pressure.