Mixed connective tissue disease (patient information)
|
Mixed connective tissue disease |
|
Where to find medical care for Mixed connective tissue disease? |
|---|
|
Mixed connective tissue disease On the Web |
|
Directions to Hospitals Treating Mixed connective tissue disease |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Mixed connective tissue disease |
For the WikiDoc page for this topic, click here
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
What are the Symptoms of mixed connective tissue disease?
Symptoms of mixed connective tissue disease include:
- General feeling of being unwell: This malaise may be accompanied by increased fatigue and a mild fever.
- Cold and numb fingers or toes (Raynaud's phenomenon): In response to cold or stress, your fingers or toes might turn white and then purplish blue. After warming, the fingers or toes turn red.
- Swollen fingers or hands: Some people experience swelling to the point where the fingers resemble sausages.
- Muscle and joint pain: Joints may become deformed, similar to what occurs with rheumatoid arthritis.
- Rash: Red or reddish brown patches may appear over the knuckles.
What Causes mixed connective tissue disease?
Who is at Highest Risk?
Diagnosis
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?
Treatment Options
Where to find Medical Care for mixed connective tissue disease?
Medical care for (disease name) can be found here.
Prevention
What to Expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible Complications
Sources
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm