Mixed connective tissue disease
Mixed connective tissue disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
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....
Arthralgia
Joint pain....
Chest pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Dyspnea
Difficult or labored breathing. Dyspnea is a subjective feeling only the patient can rate, e.g., on a Borg sca...
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Gastroesophageal reflux
A condition in which the stomach contents leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus through the lower...
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Hemorrhage affecting the gastrointestinal tract....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Hearing impairment
A decreased magnitude of the sensory perception of sound....
Joint swelling
Information about Joint swelling....
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Dryness of the eye related to deficiency of the tear film components (aqueous, mucin, or lipid), lid surface a...
Myalgia
Pain in muscle....
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium)....
Prolonged bleeding time
Prolongation of the time taken for a standardized skin cut of fixed depth and length to stop bleeding....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Skin rash
A red eruption of the skin....
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...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Conditions with overlapping symptoms
These conditions share symptoms with Mixed connective tissue disease, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.
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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.