Monday, August 29th, 2011
Wegener’s granulomatosis, a rare disease that causes inflammation of the blood vessels, leading to decreased blood flow to the organs. It can affect the kidneys, lungs, and upper respiratory tract. Early diagnosis can lead to a full recovery, but if left untreated, it can lead to kidney failure. Symptoms include constantly runny nose, nose bleeds, joint pain and swelling, blood in the urine.
