Vasculitis
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome)
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Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, also called Churg-Strauss syndrome,is a type of vasculitis that mainly affects adults aged 30 to 45.
It can cause:
- Asthma
- allergic rhinitis ( cold-like symptoms caused by allergies )
- a high temperature (fever)
- muscle and joint pain
- tiredness
- loss of appetite and weight loss
Itcan also affect the nerves, causing weakness, pins and needles or numbness, and it sometimes damages the kidneys or heart muscle. It's usually treated with steroid medication .
The Vasculitis UK website has more information about eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis .
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