Articles related to "Connective Tissue Disorder"

The autoimmune connective tissue disorders include various organ-specific and systemic conditions such as lupus and Sjogren's that affect structural tissue.

Autoantibodies play a role in disease development in systemic lupus erythematosus. Titers of ds DNA antibodies can be used to diagnose SLE and evaluate disease activity.

Hammer toe, which causes a buckling of the proximal toe joint, can be caused by any of the inflammatory joint conditions, including the connective tissue disorders.

Human Parvovirus B19 has been linked to a number of different autoimmune diseases, including vasculitis and connective tissue disorders.

With early diagnosis and treatment, as well as lifestyle changes, the outcome for patients with systemic lupus has improved considerably over the last few years.

EDS is believed to affect 1 in 5,000 people. It is found in both males and females of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

The ANA test has value in helping diagnose as well as rule out specific conditions and to monitor disease progression, remission and treatment response.

For centuries, local residents and vacationers have visited spas to maintain good health and cure illnesses. Today, medical spas may also focus on cosmetic improvement.

Current clinical opinions regarding the development and treatment of RA include improved pregnancy outcomes and natural therapies with fewer side effects.

Dietary supplements are used to correct nutrient deficiencies, enhance the immune system and general health, and reduce inflammation in autoimmune disease.

Arthritic symptoms frequently occur in patients with thyroid disorders, and thyroid antibodies often occur in systemic arthritic disorders. Several reasons are proposed.

Pain and loose joints affect many children with EDS. They occasionally need special physical modifications to succeed in school.

Animal studies show that DES causes an increased risk of autoimmune disease; human studies are conflicting although self-reports by patients show an increased risk.

Eosinophilic fasciitis is a hypereosinophilic disorder characterized by a thickening of the fascia as well as skin changes similar to those seen in scleroderma.

Curvature or deformity of the penis may cause impotence, painful erection, and loss of sexual function. The Leriche technique is superior to Nesbit surgery. Here's why.

Immunosuppressant medications help prevent organ rejection in transplants and reduce inflammation and autoantibody production in patients with autoimmune disorders.

Various symptoms in autoimmune diseases, including endocrine imbalances and pain, contribute to low libido in autoimmune disease. Help is available.

Mixed connective tissue disease is a distinct syndrome with features of arthritis, lupus, poymyositis and scleroderma that can progress to lupus or scleroderma.

Packed with enzymes, vitamins and other nutrients, seaweed is the ultimate spa remedy for smoothing weary skin and for relieving stiff muscles and aching joints.

Unlike traditional saunas that heat the body indirectly through steam-heated air, infrared saunas use radiant heat energy that is directly absorbed by the body.

Vitamin D influences immune system cells, particularly dendrites (D-cells). Deficiencies of vitamin D interfere with D-cell function and contribute to autoimmunity.

Remission, either permanent or temporary, refers to the absence of active disease in patients with chronic disorders.

A healthy immune system produces many different antibodies. However, when the immune system errs and reacts with the body's proteins, it produces autoantibodies.

Autoantibodies contribute to disease and serve as markers of disease. Several new autoantibody tests are improving the way autoimmune diseases are diagnosed.

Learn what causes chilblains, symptoms, treatments, and preventive strategies for chilblains or pernio, a non-freezing cold-related injury.

Scleroderma is an autoimmune connective tissue disorder with symptoms ranging from mild localized lesions to a systemic disease injuring multiple organs.