From the Research
Reticular Vasculitis and Exercise
There is no direct evidence to suggest that reticular vasculitis can be caused by increased calf exercises. However, there are studies that discuss exercise-induced vasculitis, which may be related to the condition.
Exercise-Induced Vasculitis
- Exercise-induced vasculitis (EIV) is a condition that occurs on the lower extremities shortly after exercise 1, 2, 3.
- EIV is usually misdiagnosed and can be associated with autoimmune diseases 1.
- The condition is characterized by erythematous or purpuric plaques on the lower legs, itch, pain, and a burning sensation 2.
- EIV is thought to be caused by venous stasis induced by an acute failure of the muscle pump of the calf and thermoregulation decompensation 2.
Reticular Vasculitis
- Reticular vasculitis is not directly mentioned in the provided studies, but retinal vasculitis is discussed in several studies 4, 5.
- Retinal vasculitis is an inflammation of retinal blood vessels that can be associated with uveitis or be isolated, and can induce vascular occlusion and retinal ischemia 5.
- The diagnosis of retinal vasculitis relies on fundoscopy and fluorescein angiography, and treatments are usually aggressive to preserve good visual acuity and reduce retinal inflammation and chronic ischemia 5.