Symptoms of POLYARTERITIS NODOSA

Symptoms vary depending on which organ is affected. If the blood vessels of the heart and lungs are affected, it can lead to chest pain and shortness of breath. Involvement of the gastrointestinal tract and liver can lead to abdominal discomfort and pain. When the kidneys are involved, blood might be found in the urine. The kidneys can become seriously damaged leading to renal failure. A red-purple patchy rash may develop on the skin. Joint pain and muscle weakness may develop. Numbness and tingling of the hands and feet develop when the peripheral nerves are damaged. Non-specific symptoms of fever, fatigue and weight loss also occur.