16 déc. 2019 · A connective tissue disease is any disease that affects the parts of the body that connect the structures of the body together.Churg-Strauss Syndrome · Wegener's Granulomatosis
What are the symptoms of connective tissue disease?
- fevers,
- muscle and joint pain and stiffness,
- weakness,and
- many other symptoms.
How does connective tissue disease affect the body?
- A butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and bridge of the nose
- Sensitivity to sunlight
- Mouth ulcers
- Hair loss
- Fluid around the heart and/or lungs
- Kidney problems
- Anemia or other blood cell problems
- Problems with memory and concentration or other nervous system disorders
What are the different types of connective tissue diseases?
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Systemic lupus Erythematosus
- Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
- Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA)
- Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD),( also called Sharp syndrome)
- The bottom line
What are some examples of connective tissue disease?
- Connective tissue diseases due to single-gene defects cause a problem in the structure and strength of the connective tissue. Examples of these conditions include: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)
Connective Tissue Diseases. Your body is held together by tissues that connect all of the structures in your body. When you have a connective tissue disease, these connecting structures are negatively affected. Connective tissue diseases include autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and lupus.