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Takayasu arteritis

Takayasu arteritis

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Is a type of:

Arteritis • Vascular skin diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very rare

Symptoms

Spinning sensation
Headache
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Chest pain
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Takayasu arteritis
Aspirin
2
1 review
Immunosuppressive therapy
Low dose aspirin
Steroids

Tests

C reactive protein
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

Risk factors

Personal

Asian heritage

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