Symptoms:
- Skin lesions
- Papule (small, solid, and raised lesion)
- Red or purple colored
- Located on the legs, hands, or other parts of the body
- Fingers that change color (blue fingers or toes)
- Tissue death due to lack of oxygen
- Pain or tenderness in the area
- Skin redness
- Ulcers that do not heal
- Joint pain
- Abdominal pain
- Pain, numbness, tingling in an arm, leg, or other body area
- Changes or decrease in function of an arm, leg, or other body area
- Fever
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
- Weakness
- Swallowing difficulty
- Speech impairment
- Leg pain
- Muscle contractions
- Muscle atrophy
- Movement difficulty
- Painful menstruation
- Hoarseness or changing voice
- Fatigue
- Pupils that are different size
- Eyelid drooping
Note: Symptoms vary depending on the location of the affected vessels.
Signs and tests:
The doctor will perform a physical exam. A neurological examination may show signs of nerve damage.
Tests that may be done include: