Mixed connective tissue disease

Mixed connective tissue disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

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Symptoms

Symptoms associated with Mixed connective tissue disease

The following symptoms have been associated with Mixed connective tissue disease in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.

Alopecia

A noncongenital process of hair loss, which may progress to partial or complete baldness....

Integument

Arthralgia

Joint pain....

General

Chest pain

An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...

General

Depression

Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...

Neurological

Dyspnea

Difficult or labored breathing. Dyspnea is a subjective feeling only the patient can rate, e.g., on a Borg sca...

Respiratory

Fatigue

A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....

General

Fever

Body temperature elevated above the normal range....

Metabolic

Gastroesophageal reflux

A condition in which the stomach contents leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus through the lower...

Digestive

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage

Hemorrhage affecting the gastrointestinal tract....

Cardiovascular, Digestive, Hematologic

Headache

Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....

Neurological

Hearing impairment

A decreased magnitude of the sensory perception of sound....

Otic

Joint swelling

Information about Joint swelling....

Metabolic, Skeletal

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Dryness of the eye related to deficiency of the tear film components (aqueous, mucin, or lipid), lid surface a...

Cardiovascular, Head and Neck, Immunologic, Ophthalmic

Myalgia

Pain in muscle....

General

Pericarditis

Inflammation of the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium)....

Cardiovascular, Immunologic

Prolonged bleeding time

Prolongation of the time taken for a standardized skin cut of fixed depth and length to stop bleeding....

Hematologic

Seizure

A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...

Neurological

Skin rash

A red eruption of the skin....

Dermatologic, Immunologic, Integument

Tests

Tests used to investigate Mixed connective tissue disease

Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Mixed connective tissue disease. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.

CBC with Differential

Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...

Sample: Blood

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...

Sample: Blood

Urinalysis

Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....

Sample: Urine

Related conditions

Conditions with overlapping symptoms

These conditions share symptoms with Mixed connective tissue disease, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mixed connective tissue disease?

Mixed connective tissue disease is a health condition described in medical literature. Mixed connective tissue disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

What are the symptoms of Mixed connective tissue disease?

Mixed connective tissue disease is associated with 18 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Alopecia, Arthralgia, Chest pain, Depression, Dyspnea, Fatigue. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.

How is Mixed connective tissue disease diagnosed or investigated?

A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Mixed connective tissue disease include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.

Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?

No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Mixed connective tissue disease, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.

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