Relapsing polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Relapsing polychondritis
The following symptoms have been associated with Relapsing polychondritis 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....
Cough
A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation....
Dyspnea
Difficult or labored breathing. Dyspnea is a subjective feeling only the patient can rate, e.g., on a Borg sca...
Hematuria
The presence of blood in the urine. Hematuria may be gross hematuria (visible to the naked eye) or microscopic...
Hoarse voice
Hoarseness refers to a change in the pitch or quality of the voice, with the voice sounding weak, very breathy...
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium)....
Sensorineural hearing impairment
A type of hearing impairment in one or both ears related to an abnormal functionality of the cochlear nerve....
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is an auditory perception that can be described as the experience of sound, in the ear or in the head...
Vertigo
An abnormal sensation of spinning while the body is actually stationary....
Wheezing
A high-pitched whistling sound associated with labored breathing....
Tests used to investigate Relapsing polychondritis
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Relapsing polychondritis. 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....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Relapsing polychondritis?
Relapsing polychondritis is a health condition described in medical literature. Relapsing polychondritis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Relapsing polychondritis?
Relapsing polychondritis is associated with 12 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Alopecia, Arthralgia, Cough, Dyspnea, Hematuria, Hoarse voice. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Relapsing polychondritis diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Relapsing polychondritis 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 Relapsing polychondritis, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.