The immune system attacks healthy blood cells, which may be triggered by recent changes in a medication or an infection – but the cause is often unknown. There are various types of the autoimmune ...

Drugs called corticosteroids are often the first treatment for an autoimmune disease. “They work quickly, and they’re ...

After Ashton Kutcher publicly spoke out about his battle with a "super rare form of vasculitis," which "knocked out" his vision and hearing, a doctor broke down the autoimmune disorder for E! News.

What is vasculitis? Vasculitis is when there’s inflammation of the blood vessels, causing “the blood vessels to thicken,” as noted by Mayo Clinic. As a result, this can prevent proper blood flow and ...

In terms of prevention, the NIH noted that some types of vasculitis could not be prevented—primarily if caused by autoimmune disorders. For some types of vasculitis, medicines may help reduce ...

Vasculitis can affect anyone but age, family history, drug use and past medical problems can increase one’s likelihood of contracting the disease. A study published in Nature found that giant ...

What is vasculitis? Vasculitis is the inflammation of blood vessels, causing them to become “swollen and narrow”, according to the NHS. The immune system attacks healthy blood cells, which may be ...

Ashton Kutcher has revealed that he had vasculitis, a rare autoimmune disorder that caused him to lose the ability to see, hear, and walk. During a sneak peak of an upcoming episode of the ...

Ashton Kutcher 's recent revelation about his vasculitis diagnosis is bringing to light to an autoimmune disorder that can cause serious damage to the body. "Like two years ago, I had this weird ...