Takayasu Arteritis Treatment in India
About Takayasu Arteritis
Key Highlights
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Comprehensive management of a rare autoimmune vascular disease by a specialist.Focuses on early diagnosis to prevent irreversible arterial damage and serious complications.Utilizes advanced imaging techniques for accurate assessment of blood vessel inflammation and structure.Personalized treatment plans involving medication to control inflammation and suppress the immune system.Long-term monitoring and care to manage chronic symptoms and improve overall quality of life.
Who is this surgery for?
- Unexplained fever, fatigue, weight loss, and muscle or joint pain, especially in young women.
- Weak or absent pulses in the arms or neck, or a significant difference in blood pressure between arms.
- Symptoms of reduced blood flow, such as dizziness, fainting, chest pain, or visual disturbances.
- Discovery of a bruit (whooshing sound) over arteries during a physical examination.
- Evidence of arterial inflammation, narrowing (stenosis), or aneurysms on imaging studies.
How to prepare
- Detailed medical history review and a thorough physical examination by the rheumatologist.
- Completion of blood tests to check for markers of inflammation like ESR and CRP.
- Undergoing imaging tests as advised, which may require fasting or specific preparation.
- Discussion of current medications, as some may need to be adjusted prior to starting treatment.
- Consultation to understand the chronic nature of the disease and the long-term treatment commitment.
Risks & possible complications
- Side effects from long-term corticosteroid use, including weight gain, osteoporosis, diabetes, and increased infection risk.
- Potential complications from immunosuppressive drugs, such as liver toxicity or bone marrow suppression.
- Progression of arterial damage leading to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, or kidney impairment.
- Development of aneurysms that could rupture, a life-threatening emergency.
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) as a common secondary complication of arterial narrowing.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery is a long-term process focused on managing a chronic condition, not a single procedure.
- Regular follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor disease activity and medication side effects.
- Medication adherence is essential to control inflammation and prevent disease flares.
- Lifestyle modifications, including a heart-healthy diet, regular gentle exercise, and smoking cessation, are recommended.
- Monitoring for new symptoms like severe headaches, chest pain, or vision changes and reporting them immediately.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-3 days (Typically outpatient management; hospitalization may be needed for severe flares or complications)
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing/Lifelong management
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering takayasu arteritis in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with rheumatology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform takayasu arteritis. MediFyr helps you compare rheumatologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for takayasu arteritis compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 50 Thousand – 200 Thousand | 0-3 days (Typically outpatient management; hospitalization may be needed for severe flares or complications) | ~ Ongoing/Lifelong management | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 175 Thousand – 700 Thousand | 0-3 days (Typically outpatient management; hospitalization may be needed for severe flares or complications) | ~ Ongoing/Lifelong management | Know More |
Ananya Patel, a 28-year-old software engineer...
Ananya Patel, a 28-year-old software engineer from Mumbai, had always been active and healthy. Over the past year, she began experiencing debilitating fatigue, unexplained fevers, and a persistent ache in her shoulders and neck. Most alarming was the dizziness and near-fainting she felt during her morning commute, and she noticed she could no longer feel a pulse in her left wrist. Initially dismissing it as work stress, her symptoms worsened. Her primary doctor, concerned by the absent pulse and a significant blood pressure difference between her arms, referred her to a rheumatologist. The rheumatologist, suspecting a vascular issue, ordered an MRA which revealed severe inflammation and narrowing in her aortic arch and its major branches, a classic presentation of Takayasu Arteritis. The doctor recommended starting high-dose corticosteroids immediately to suppress the aggressive inflammation and prevent stroke or organ damage, followed by a steroid-sparing agent like methotrexate for long-term management. Beginning treatment was a shock; the prednisone caused rapid weight gain, moon face, and intense mood swings, making Ananya feel unlike herself. However, within weeks, her energy began to return and the fevers subsided. Over six months, on a carefully tapered dose and methotrexate, her inflammation markers normalized. While she requires lifelong monitoring and medication, she has regained a stable, active life. Emotionally, Ananya journeyed from fear and denial, struggling with the concept of a chronic illness at her age, to frustration with medication side effects. Ultimately, through education and support, she found resilience, viewing her treatment not as a limitation but as the tool that gave her back her future.
Rheumatologists for Takayasu Arteritis
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