10 Vasculitis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #8: Seizures
There is no organ or part of the human body that can’t be affected by blood vessel inflammation, including the brain. Central nervous vasculitis is a serious and life-threatening condition which leads to various signs and symptoms, including seizures. As the blood vessels in the brain get damaged because of inflammation, normally the brain will not get enough blood, oxygen and other nutrients needed for proper functioning.
Symptoms of central nervous vasculitis, besides seizures, include severe headaches, transient ischemic attacks, stroke, problems with eyesight, encephalopathy, confusion, sensation abnormalities, etc.
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