Urticarial vasculitis is a rare type of blood vessel disorder, where there is inflammation of the blood vessel. This can restrict blood flow and can damage vital organs on the body. The two types include normocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis and hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis.
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know in detail, what you mean by vasoconstriction problems? Is it affecting your hands or your feet or anywhere in the nasal bed? Do you experience any bluish discoloration of the nails or hands? Do you have any pain in the hands or feet? Do you have ul... Read Full »
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