What are the treatment options for vasculitis

The treatment program of vasculitis usually has physical therapy, drug therapy, surgical treatment and so on. 1. Physical therapy: patients can use hot compresses, which can effectively promote blood circulation and effectively reduce the symptoms of vasculitis, and can also take laser irradiation, massage, moxibustion and other treatments in regular medical institutions. 2. Drug therapy: patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to use glucocorticoids, such as prednisolone, methylprednisolone, etc.; immunosuppressants, such as cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, methotrexate, etc.. 3. Surgery: Vasculitis can be treated with interventional surgery to open up the blocked blood vessels and dilate the blood vessels with stents and balloons. Lower extremity vasculitis can be treated with anti-inflammatory procedures to remove superficial vein thrombosis along with varicose veins to prevent recurrence of the disease. In the acute stage of vasculitis caused by deep vein thrombosis, thrombus aspiration can be considered. Patients are advised to follow the doctor’s instructions to choose the treatment. In daily life, try to reduce the intake of high salt, high fat, high sugar food, do not eat spicy stimulation, greasy food. Appropriate physical exercise and adequate sleep are helpful for the recovery of the disease.