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Calciphylaxis

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Calciphylaxis is a disease in which blood vessels (veins and arteries) become blocked by a build-up of calcium in the walls of the vessels, preventing blood from flowing to the skin or internal organs. The lack of blood flow (ischemia) damages healthy tissue and causes itto die (necrosis). The most obvious and frequent symptom of calciphylaxis is damage to the skin, as ulcers can developand become infected easily. Calciphylaxis can also affect fat tissue, internal organs, and skeletal muscle, causing infections, pain, and organ failure.These symptoms are often irreversible, and many individuals with calciphylaxis may not survive more thana few months after they are diagnosed due to infection that spreads throughout the body (sepsis), or organ failure. The exact cause of calciphylaxis is unknown. Treatments may include medications to reduce pain, antibiotics to treat infections, and various approaches to preventing the development or worsening of this condition.

Also known as: idiopathic calciphylaxis

8 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Sub-types

Calciphylaxis cutis (0) Visceral calciphylaxis (0)

Broader categories

Cardiovascular disorder (1051) Disease (680) Metabolic disease (233) Vascular disorder (135) Calcinosis (27) Syndromic disease (25) Human disease (14) Calcium metabolic disease (4) Mineral metabolism disease (2) Disease by body system or component (0)
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