Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder

There are various types of connective tissue disorders that include:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Lupus
• Microscopic polyangiitis
• Scleroderma
• Churg-Strauss syndrome
• Marfan Syndrome
• Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis

The early mixed connective tissue disorder symptoms are listed below:

• Unwell feeling- Fatigue and a mild fever
• Swollen fingers or hands
• Muscles and joint pain
• Red rashes
• Cold and numb fingers

Mixed connective tissue disorder is usually caused by family genetics and doctors consider it a heritable connective tissue disorder. There are non-inherited causes of mixed connective tissue order which include:

• Infections
• Ultraviolet light exposure
• Exposure to toxic chemicals like cigarette smoke and air pollution
• Not consuming proper nutrition such as vitamins C and D

The doctor might order several tests depending on the symptoms of connective tissue disorder and the type of disorder that’s detected. The doctor asks for the patient’s medical history, and family history, and initiates a physical evaluation. Following are the tests which might be needed to confirm the condition:

• Imaging tests like Magnetic resource imaging scans (MRI) and X-rays
• Antibodies tests, primarily for autoimmune conditions
• Tests for dry eyes and mouth
• Tissue biopsy
• Blood tests
• Urine tests
• Tests for inflammation markers, such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein

Currently, there is no cure available for mixed connective tissue disorder treatment. However, certain medications are recommended to manage the symptoms. The following are the usually recommended medication options:

• Corticosteroids- Helps prevent the immune system from attacking healthy cells and suppressing inflammation.
• Calcium channel blockers- Assists in relaxing the muscles in the blood vessel walls and are used for treating Raynaud’s phenomenon (decreased blood flow to the fingers).
• Pulmonary hypertension medications like Bosenton and sildenafil are prescribed
• Antimalarial drugs- Helps to treat mild disorders and avert flare-ups
• Other immunosuppressants- Other medications recommended depending on the signs of the patient
   

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