What Is Wegener's Granulomatosis?
9. Medication
Many people will recover from Wegener’s granulomatosis within a few months, provided they get treatment in enough time. Medicinal treatment of the condition typically involves the use of corticosteroids that will help to suppress the patient’s immune system to hopefully help reduce inflammation in the blood vessels.
Other immune suppressant medications may also be used, and some may need to be used in the long term to help prevent the condition from returning. Suppressing the immune system is not without its drawbacks, however, and the medication can make the patient more prone to catching other diseases. Other potential symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, and even hair loss.
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