Mixed connective tissue disease is a
term used by some doctors to describe a disorder characterized by
features of systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, and
polymyositis. Raynaud phenomenon, joint pains, various skin
abnormalities, muscle weakness, and problems with internal organs can
develop.
Connective tissue disease
refers to a group of disorders involving the protein-rich tissue that
supports organs and other parts of the body. Examples of connective
tissue are fat, bone, and cartilage. These disorders often involve the
joints, muscles, and skin, but they can also involve other organs and organ systems, including the eyes, heart, lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, and blood
vessels. There are more than 200 disorders that affect the connective
tissue. Causes and specific symptoms vary by the different types.
What is connective tissue disease signs and symptoms?
A common symptom of a connective tissue disease is nonspecific fatigue.
Depending on which connective tissue disease is present, and how active
it is, a wide variety of symptoms may occur. These include fevers,
muscle and joint pain and stiffness, weakness, and many other symptoms
How does Serracor help?
Maintaining
healthy levels of Fibrin in the blood. It is a natural remedy that
removes excess fibrin. The
proteolytic enzymes used in enzyme therapy dissolve fibrin. When strong
proteolytic enzymes are in an enzyme preparation, they can be powerful
enough in their action to actually gradually digest scar tissue away.
This takes time to occur, of course, but eventually all the scar tissue
may disappear.
How is connective tissue disease treated?
- Corticosteroids. Drugs, such as prednisone, can help prevent your immune system from attacking healthy cells and suppressing inflammation.
- Antimalarial drugs
- Calcium channel blockers
- Other immunosuppressants
- Pulmonary hypertension medications
What autoimmune diseases are associated with connective tissue disease?
