Vasculitis

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome)

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, also called Churg-Strauss syndrome,is a type of vasculitis that mainly affects adults aged 30 to 45.

It can cause:

Asthma
allergic rhinitis ( cold-like symptoms caused by allergies )
a high temperature (fever)
muscle and joint pain
tiredness
loss of appetite and weight loss

Itcan also affect the nerves, causing weakness, pins and needles or numbness, and it sometimes damages the kidneys or heart muscle. It's usually treated with steroid medication .

The Vasculitis UK website has more information about eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis .

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018

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