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Mixed connective tissue disease is a disease with clinical manifestations of many disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and polymyositis. This is a rare disease. People with this condition also often have Sjogren's syndrome. Sounds complicated right? Let's learn more about this disease with SignsSymptomsList.
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1. Overview
Patients with mixed connective tissue disease often do not have obvious symptoms. Sometimes the disease will show this symptom, sometimes there are other signs. This makes it very difficult to properly diagnose the disease.
Hands and joints may be the first site of mixed connective tissue disease
The earliest signs of the disease usually appear in the hands . Fingertips may swell, become numb, and turn white. These signs usually appear when it is cold. In later stages of the disease, other organs may be damaged. The disease can affect the lungs, heart or kidneys.
Currently, there is no specific treatment for this disease. The methods of intervention mainly depend on the manifestation of the disease and the affected organ.
2. What are the manifestations of mixed connective tissue disease?
The symptoms of the disease can be quite vague. Here are some possible signs:
Raynaud's phenomenon
Rash on the knuckles may be seen in mixed connective tissue disease
When should you go to the doctor?
See your doctor when these symptoms are affecting your life. Sometimes, they don't cause too much discomfort. However, if you have ever been diagnosed with lupus erythematosus or other connective tissue diseases, see your doctor when you notice any of these unusual signs.
3. What is the cause of mixed connective tissue disease?
Mixed connective tissue disease is an autoimmune disease. That is, this is a disease of the immune system, creating agents that attack the body's tissues. The specific cause of the disease is currently unknown. When the patient's tissues are attacked by the immune system, they cause damage to the organ systems.
For patients with the disease, the connective fibers that support the body's structures are damaged. This condition may be related to a genetic problem. However, the genetic mechanism of the disease remains unclear.
So who usually gets mixed connective tissue disease?
Mixed connective tissue disease can develop at any age. However, the disease is most common in women under the age of 50.
4. Complications caused by mixed connective tissue disease
The disease can cause dangerous complications. Some serious medical conditions can lead to death.
Pulmonary hypertension is a potentially fatal complication
5. How is mixed connective tissue disease diagnosed?
Your doctor will examine you and ask you questions in detail. This helps to distinguish the diseases you have. In addition, the hand and joints should be carefully examined for pain, inflammation, or deformity. You'll also need more blood tests to look for the specific antibody that's causing your symptoms. This antibody is produced in patients with mixed connective tissue disease and has a role in the diagnosis.
Antibody blood test helps diagnose mixed connective tissue disease
6. How is this condition treated?
Currently, there is no definitive treatment for mixed connective tissue disease. However, appropriate medication use helps to alleviate and control symptoms.
The type of medication used will depend on the severity of the disease and the clinical symptoms. Some medications that may be used include:
Lifestyle adjustments and home treatment
There are many measures that can help you in the treatment of mixed connective tissue disease. Please refer to one and suggestions below.
The use of warm gloves can help prevent Raynaud's phenomenon
Ending
Mixed connective tissue is a rare disease that affects many organs in the body. Severe cases can cause dangerous complications, which can be fatal. Currently, there is no specific treatment for the disease, but medications can be used to control the disease and prevent complications. Please share this information with everyone around.
Doctor Nguyen Van Huan
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, if detected and treated early, will help you improve your quality of life better. Here are the details.
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