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Wegener’s granulomatosis

Synonyms in a broader sense Wegener’s disease, allergic angiitis and granulomatosis, Klinger-Wegener-Churg syndrome, Wegener’s granulomatosis, Wegener-Klinger-Churg giant cell granuloarteritis, rhinogenic granulomatosis Definition Wegner’s granulomatosis is a disease in which the small blood vessels become inflamed throughout the body (systemic vasculitis). This leads to the formation of tissue nodules (granulomas). Mostly the ears, airways, lungs and … Wegener’s granulomatosis

Therapy | Wegener’s granulomatosis

Therapy At the beginning of Wegener’s granulomatosis the antibiotic Clotrimazol (broad-spectrum antibiotics with the ingredients: Trimethroprim and Sulfamethoxazole), e.g. available as Cotrim®, which leads to an improvement, although the mode of action is still completely unclear. In the further course of the disease, treatment is usually with cortisone (trade names e.g. Prednisolon®, Prednihexal®, Decortin®). This … Therapy | Wegener’s granulomatosis

Complications | Wegener’s granulomatosis

Complications Wegner’s granulomatosis can lead to permanent damage, such as hearing loss, unilateral blindness, limited kidney function. It can also lead to changes in the shape of the nose due to the frequent inflammations and thus to the formation of a saddle nose. All articles in this series: Wegener’s granulomatosis Therapy Complications

Venous diseases

What is a venous disorder? The term “venous disorders” covers several diseases of the veins, which all lead to similar symptoms but have different causes. Often, several diseases are associated with each other, as they are mutually beneficial. For example, phlebitis occurs primarily in varicose veins and can easily end in venous thrombosis, i.e. an … Venous diseases

Therapy | Venous diseases

Therapy In general, the therapy for all venous disorders consists of compression of the legs using elastic bandages or stockings. It is also recommended to walk a lot and stand or sit a little. These measures improve blood transport from the legs to the heart. In dangerous venous thrombosis, the blood clot (thrombus) is removed … Therapy | Venous diseases

Is a venous disease curable? | Venous diseases

Is a venous disease curable? The symptoms and discomfort that are associated with a venous disorder can often be treated.However, the underlying changes in the vein structure cannot be reversed. A phlebitis can heal completely, but with altered veins there is a risk that the inflammation will reoccur. However, this can also be successfully counteracted … Is a venous disease curable? | Venous diseases