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autoimmune connective tissue diseases

Connective tissue is a particular kind of connective tissue of the body. It binds, supports and protects organs. Made up of the proteins collagen and elastin, connective tissue makes up a framework for the body. Treatments may embrace alimentation supplements, physiotherapy, and medications. You may most likely have a daily schedule of appointments with your doctor. You would possibly be asked to see specialists, like Rheumatologist.

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autoimmune connective tissue diseases

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  1. AUTOIMMUNE CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASES Connective tissue is a particular kind of connective tissue of the body. It binds, supports and protects organs. Made up of the proteins collagen and elastin, connective tissue makes up a framework for the body. Several autoimmune diseases of the connective tissue and environmental and genetic factors cause them. Lupus is one such. Capable of afflicting any organ system, it is an inflammation of connective tissue. Sjogren's syndrome is another. Most commonly affecting tear and salivary glands, patients are at risk of eye infection and cornea damage. It may also cause dental decay, oral yeast infections and gingivitis. Scleroderma is yet another autoimmune connective tissue disease. What are the various varieties of Connective tissue diseases? ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Scleroderma Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA, erst referred to as Wegener's) Churg-Strauss Syndrome Systemic autoimmune disease (SLE) Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA) Polymyositis/dermatomyositis Mixed Connective tissue sickness (MCTD) is conjointly referred to as the Sharp syndrome. Undifferentiated Connective tissue sickness ● What causes Connective tissue diseases? ● Exposure to hepatotoxic chemicals, like those found in pollution and roll of tobacco smoke.

  2. ● ● ● Exposure to ultraviolet illumination. Inadequate nutrition, together with a lack of vitamins D and C. Infections. What are the symptoms of Connective tissue diseases? Because there are such a large number of completely different types of Connective tissue diseases, symptoms might vary and affect completely different body components. Body components that will be affected include: ● ● ● ● ● Bones. Joints. Skin. Heart and blood vessels. Lungs. Several diseases, just like the ones mentioned on top, will cause serious pneumonic problems. Head and face. A number of these diseases will create the face, head, eyes, and ears look completely different from the faces and heads of people. Height. Some diseases cause those with them to be tall or short. ● ● Treatment Treatments may embrace alimentation supplements, physiotherapy, and medications. You may most likely have a daily schedule of appointments with your doctor. You would possibly be asked to see specialists, like Rheumatologists or dermatologists, reckoning on what sort of Connective tissue disorder you have.

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