Q: Which specialist doctor should be consulted for Polyarteritis Nodosa?
A: If it is a child it should be pediatrician or rheumatologist.
Q: Is Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) an auto-immune problem?
A: No, though immune system is involved it is not an autoimmune disease. Studies have still to find the exact cause of the condition. However, there is inflammation of the arterial wall of the blood vessels.
Q: Is there a cure for Polyarteritis?
A: Is Polyarteritis Nodosa(PAN) an auto-immune problem? No though immune system is involved it is not an autoimmune disease.:Studies have still to find the exact cause of the condition. However there is inflammation of the arterial wall of the blood vessels. 3. Is there a cure for Polyarteritis? There is no permanent cure though treatment and control is possible for the disease. PAN can worsen and improve on their own. The goal of treatments is to prevent damage to the arteries during the relapses and avoid possible complications. olyarteritis Nodosa - FAQ
