Patient's question:
My husband got arteritis two years ago, and it flared up again five years later. When he first got this disease, he was hospitalized for several months, and it even affected his work. At that time, treating this disease exhausted our family's savings. We thought things would get better after that, but who knew it would flare up again after five years. Now what should we do? Will it be worse than the last time?Doctor's answer:
Hello, after suffering from arteritis for 5 years, it has flared up again. In this case, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a timely review. If the condition is not too severe, conservative medication treatment can be considered first. It is essential to take medication under the guidance of a doctor. If the condition is more severe than the previous time, it may require another surgery. Generally, as long as it is detected in time, it should never be more severe than the previous time.