18

What is the prevalence of Takayasus Arteritis?

How many people does Takayasus Arteritis affect? Does it have the same prevalence in men and women? And in the different countries?

Prevalence of Takayasus Arteritis

Takayasu's Arteritis is a rare autoimmune disease that primarily affects the aorta and its branches. It is more prevalent in certain regions, particularly in Asia, including Japan and India. The exact prevalence of Takayasu's Arteritis is not well-established due to its rarity and varying diagnostic criteria. However, it is estimated to affect approximately 1 to 2 individuals per million population worldwide. This condition predominantly affects young women of childbearing age. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to manage the disease and prevent complications.



Takayasu's Arteritis is a rare chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the large arteries, particularly the aorta and its branches. It is more prevalent in certain regions, such as Asia, including Japan and India, where it is estimated to affect around 1 in 3,000 to 1 in 10,000 individuals. However, the exact prevalence of Takayasu's Arteritis worldwide remains uncertain due to variations in reporting and diagnosis.



While it can occur at any age, Takayasu's Arteritis predominantly affects young women of childbearing age. The disease is characterized by inflammation, thickening, and narrowing of the arterial walls, leading to reduced blood flow to various organs and tissues.



Early diagnosis is crucial for effective management and prevention of complications. However, the rarity of the disease and its nonspecific symptoms often result in delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis. Prompt recognition and appropriate treatment, typically involving immunosuppressive medications, can help control inflammation and preserve arterial function.



It is important for healthcare professionals to be aware of Takayasu's Arteritis and consider it in the differential diagnosis of young individuals presenting with symptoms such as fatigue, muscle pain, and diminished pulses. Increased awareness, improved diagnostic techniques, and international collaboration are essential for better understanding the true prevalence and optimal management of this challenging disease.


Diseasemaps
4 answers
Prevalence in epidemiology is the proportion of disease found to have been affecting a particular population (typically a disease or a risk factor such as smoking or seat-belt use). It is arrived at by comparing the number of people found to have the condition with the total number of people studied, and is usually expressed as a fraction, as a percentage

Posted May 31, 2017 by Salosh 3601
it affects more women than men and young adults

Posted Sep 11, 2017 by Taylor 2650
Translated from spanish Improve translation
The Takayasu disease affects usually women (90%) and its clinical debut in 80% of cases occur between the second and third decade of life.

Posted Sep 2, 2017 by Angie Cortéz 3550

Prevalence of Takayasus Arteritis

Takayasus Arteritis life expectancy

What is the life expectancy of someone with Takayasus Arteritis?

11 answers
Celebrities with Takayasus Arteritis

Celebrities with Takayasus Arteritis

2 answers
Is Takayasus Arteritis hereditary?

Is Takayasus Arteritis hereditary?

7 answers
Is Takayasus Arteritis contagious?

Is Takayasus Arteritis contagious?

7 answers
Natural treatment of Takayasus Arteritis

Is there any natural treatment for Takayasus Arteritis?

6 answers
ICD9 and ICD10 codes of Takayasus Arteritis

ICD10 code of Takayasus Arteritis and ICD9 code

5 answers
Living with Takayasus Arteritis

Living with Takayasus Arteritis. How to live with Takayasus Arteritis?

7 answers
Takayasus Arteritis diet

Takayasus Arteritis diet. Is there a diet which improves the quality of lif...

10 answers

World map of Takayasus Arteritis

Find people with Takayasus Arteritis through the map. Connect with them and share experiences. Join the Takayasus Arteritis community.

Stories of Takayasus Arteritis

TAKAYASUS ARTERITIS STORIES
Takayasus Arteritis stories
I was diagonsed in 2010 but I think I had it many years before this, very crippling disease but continue fighting and trying to stay positive. great hospital and doctor support.
Takayasus Arteritis stories
My 17 year old daughter was just recently diagnosed with TAK.  After seeing 3 doctors in 8 days for severe pain, finally took her to the ER where they ran the CT, diagnosed her with vasculitis and transferred us to children's hospital.  After multi...
Takayasus Arteritis stories
  I just felt unwell with: fatigue, muscle aches, joint pain, slight fever. If the headaches became unbearable I went to doctor. The pain was on the bottom left side of the skull. Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) was clean. I got the diagnosis in Ap...
Takayasus Arteritis stories
I Just know it 1 week. So there is less to tell jet. I find it hard to except on the moment.
Takayasus Arteritis stories
Hola a todos, mi nombre es Paola y fui detectada con TAK en julio de 2013 y desde entonces he estado en un viaje el cual unos días es maravilloso y otros no tanto, pero en el que día a día aprendo más de mi y de esa enfermedad.    Lo más dif...

Tell your story and help others

Tell my story

Takayasus Arteritis forum

TAKAYASUS ARTERITIS FORUM

Ask a question and get answers from other users.

Ask a question

Find your symptoms soulmates

From now on you can add your symptoms in diseasemaps and find your symptoms soulmates. Symptoms soulmates are people with similar symptoms to you.

Symptoms soulmates

Add your symptoms and discover your soulmates map

Soulmates map