Arteritis Takayasu is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the aorta and its branches. It is also known as Takayasu arteritis or Takayasu's disease. Symptoms of the condition can include high blood pressure, chest pain, headaches, and vision problems. Treatment typically involves medications to reduce inflammation and prevent further damage to the arteries.

The symptoms of Arteritis, Takayasu can vary from person to person, but some of the most common symptoms include:

• Headache

• Fatigue

• Fever

• Weight loss

• Muscle and joint pain

• High blood pressure

• Vision problems

• Chest pain

• Abdominal pain

• Shortness of breath

• Palpitations

• Dizziness

• Weakness in the arms and legs

• Loss of pulses in the arms and legs

• Skin changes, such as redness, swelling, and ulcers

The exact cause of Takayasu arteritis is unknown, but it is believed to be an autoimmune disorder. This means that the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in the arteries. Other possible causes include genetic factors, infections, and environmental triggers.

Treatment for arteritis, Takayasu, typically involves medications to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. These medications may include corticosteroids, such as prednisone, and immunosuppressants, such as methotrexate or azathioprine. Other treatments may include angioplasty, stenting, or bypass surgery to improve blood flow. In some cases, medications may be used to lower blood pressure or cholesterol levels. In severe cases, a procedure called an aortic arch reconstruction may be necessary.

The risk factors for Arteritis, Takayasu include:

1. Age: The condition is most commonly seen in young women between the ages of 10 and 40.

2. Gender: Women are more likely to develop Takayasu arteritis than men.

3. Ethnicity: Takayasu arteritis is more common in people of Asian descent.

4. Family history: Having a family member with Takayasu arteritis increases the risk of developing the condition.

5. Smoking: Smoking increases the risk of developing Takayasu arteritis.

There is no cure for Takayasu arteritis, but medications can help reduce inflammation and control symptoms. Common medications used to treat Takayasu arteritis include corticosteroids, such as prednisone, and immunosuppressants, such as methotrexate and azathioprine. Other medications, such as biologics, may also be used to treat Takayasu arteritis.