Q: Which specialists treat Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)?
A: A rheumatologist treats MPA. Specialists like nephrologists, gastroenterologists and pulmonologists treat MPA depending on which organ is affected.
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Q: What happens when a blood vessel is inflamed?
A: Inflammation of blood vessels could have two consequences:
- The blood vessel could be narrowed to such an extent that it obstructs the flow of blood.
- The blood vessel wall could thin out and form an outpouching called an aneurysm. The aneurysm may burst leading to fatal bleeding.
