Polyarteritis nodosa

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Polyarteritis nodosa

Treatment involves medications to suppress the immune system, including prednisone and cyclophosphamide.

Current treatments using steroids and other drugs that suppress the immune system (such as cyclophosphamide) can improve symptoms and the chance of long-term survival. The most serious associated conditions generally involve the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract. Without treatment, the outlook is poor.

• Stroke
• Kidney failure
• Heart attack
• Intestinal necrosis and perforation

Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of this disorder. Early diagnosis and treatment may improve the chance of a good outcome.

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