Patient's question:
Uncle Zhang has recently suddenly become senile, with repeated episodes sometimes accompanied by twitching, a sense of obstruction, and symptoms of dizziness. Aunt Zhang was frightened and took him to a nearby county hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor at the hospital said this was central nervous system granulomatous vasculitis. What is granulomatous vasculitis?Doctor's answer:
Vascular inflammation, in addition to skin symptoms, may also affect the lungs, leading to recurrent diffuse, interstitial, or nodular inflammation. This can result in symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing.When it affects the kidneys, patients may experience recurrent hematuria (blood in urine) and proteinuria, or even a decline in kidney function. If the liver is affected, repeated liver damage may occur.
When vascular inflammation impacts the nervous system, due to inflammation of blood vessels supplying the brain, it may cause symptoms of cerebral ischemia, intracranial vascular inflammation, and ultimately lead to intracranial hemorrhage or nodular lesions.