Arteritis Ulcerative

Ulcerative arteritis is a chronic inflammation of the arteries that affects the small arteries of the lower extremities and causes painful ulcers on the legs. This disease is not as common as other types of vasculitis, but is also characterized by severe pain. In this article we will look at the symptoms, causes and treatment of ulcerative arteritis.

Symptoms of arteritis:

1. Sharp pain in the upper legs, which can appear at any time of the day and often repeats within a few minutes. They are associated with changes in weather or physical activity. 2. Visible skin changes: redness, swelling and vasodilation. Ulcers can occur in areas where pain occurs. 3. Loss of mobility in small joints - especially in the ankle area. 4. Swelling of the feet and toes, often accompanied by loss of sensation. 5. Hot feet and ankles - due to poor circulation. 6. Fatigue and sleep disturbance - as a result of pain. 7. Bone aches and problems with the respiratory system: rapid breathing, shortness of breath, wheezing - may be signs of damage to the diaphragm artery. 8. Decreased body temperature - may be caused by a decrease in blood flow to the brain and internal organs. 9. Blurred vision is one of the most serious symptoms. Most often, blood enters the vitreous body from the damaged walls, which causes blurred vision - the notorious “foggy” membrane. In severe cases of the disease, there is a loss of visual acuity, up to complete blindness. However, in milder cases, the patient may experience a temporary loss of vision for one or two seconds, which then returns. Sometimes