Systemic Vasculitis: Symptoms

In systemic vasculitis, those that are affected experience symptoms in a general way that affects the whole body. These symptoms are not specific to a particular part of the body, but affect a person overall, causing general aches, pains, and sickness.

Common systemic symptoms include:

• Fever
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Fatigue (feeling tired) and weakness
• General aches and pains

This information has been adapted from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.