Central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis is inflammation of blood vessel walls in the brain or spine.
Symptoms
- Skin rashes
- Fatigue (tiredness)
- Weakness
- Fever
- Joint pains
- Abdominal (stomach) pain
- Kidney problems (including dark or bloody urine)
- Nerve problems (including numbness, weakness, and pain)
Treatment
CNS vasculitis is typically treated with a high-dose corticosteroid to reduce inflammation. Treatment may be aggressive for the first six months and then tapered down as symptoms improve.
In addition to medication, other forms of treatment may include physical, occupational or speech therapy. If memory is affected, brain activities that enhance memory may be recommended.
