
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) — formerly known as Wegener’s granulomatosis — is a serious blood disorder (a form of vasculitis) that causes inflammation of the vessels in the nose, sinuses, throat, lungs, and kidneys. When this occurs, the cells in these body parts fail to obtain the oxygen they need to function properly. If not treated promptly, the lack of oxygen can result in permanent damage and/or organ failure.
While granulomatosis with polyangiitis can affect patients of any age, it mostly occurs in individuals between the ages of 40 and 65. Its impact will depend on the severity of the condition and the organs that are affected. Living with GPA means regularly visiting your rheumatologist for lab tests and monitoring to prevent complications.
The symptoms of granulomatosis with polyangiitis may appear gradually or suddenly. The most common ones include:
Fever
Shortness of breath
Coughing
Blood in phlegm
Joint pain
Blood in the urine
Numbness in the limbs, fingers, and/or toes
Skin sores
Hearing problems
Eye pain or burning
Eye redness
Pus drainage from the nose
Nosebleeds
Treatments perscribed by:
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