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Vasculitis Treatment in Manhasset, NY

Serving Nassau County, Long Island & Queens

What Is Vasculitis?

Vasculitis refers to a group of autoimmune conditions that cause inflammation of blood vessels. When blood vessels become inflamed, they can narrow, weaken, or become damaged, potentially affecting blood flow to organs and tissues.

Because blood vessels are present throughout the body, vasculitis can involve:

  • Skin
  • Joints
  • Kidneys
  • Lungs
  • Nerves
  • Brain
  • Heart

Early recognition and treatment are important to prevent complications.

Types of Vasculitis

There are many forms of vasculitis. Some of the more commonly evaluated conditions include:

  • Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
  • ANCA-associated vasculitis
  • Takayasu arteritis
  • Cutaneous vasculitis

Each type varies in severity and treatment approach.

Symptoms of Vasculitis

Symptoms can vary widely depending on the organs involved, but may include:

  • Persistent fever
  • Fatigue
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Skin rashes or purplish spots
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Shortness of breath
  • New headaches
  • Joint pain

Because symptoms may mimic other conditions, evaluation by a rheumatology specialist is essential.

Treatment of Vasculitis

Treatment depends on the specific type and severity of vasculitis.

Options may include:

  • Corticosteroids
  • Immunosuppressive medications
  • Biologic therapies
  • Close monitoring and laboratory follow-up

Our goal is to control inflammation, protect organ function, and reduce long-term complications.

When Should You Seek Evaluation?

You should seek rheumatology evaluation if you have:

  • Persistent unexplained inflammation
  • Multi-system symptoms
  • Abnormal autoimmune blood tests
  • Recurrent inflammatory symptoms without diagnosis

Early treatment significantly improves outcomes.

Certain autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis may involve inflammation of blood vessels.

Comprehensive Evaluation

At Manhasset Rheumatology, we provide thorough evaluation of suspected vasculitis for patients throughout Nassau County, Long Island, and Queens.

Diagnosis may include:

  • Detailed medical history and physical examination
  • Blood tests to assess inflammation and autoimmune markers
  • Urine testing
  • Imaging studies
  • Biopsy when necessary

Accurate diagnosis is critical to guide appropriate treatment.

Coordinated Specialty Care

As consultants at St. Francis Hospital, we coordinate care with other specialists when needed, including cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology, and neurology.

As a small, two-physician private practice, we provide direct, one-on-one care with continuity at every visit.

We also participate in clinical research and trials, ensuring access to evolving treatment strategies for complex autoimmune disease.

Schedule a Consultation

If you have been diagnosed with vasculitis or are experiencing concerning symptoms, we encourage you to schedule an evaluation.

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📧 manhassetrheum@gmail.com

We proudly serve patients in Manhasset, Nassau County, Long Island, and Queens.