What Is MCTD?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. What Are Common Symptoms?
This disorder can cause a wide range of symptoms. Between 80% and 99% of individuals with MCTD experience joint inflammation, autoimmune disease, high ESR, chest pain and difficulty breathing. These are the most common symptoms, but others can occur.
Some symptoms overlap with other autoimmune and connective tissue disorders. For example, joint pain related to rheumatoid arthritis is common in individuals with MCTD. These related symptoms could all be attributed to this disorder, but there is considerable overlap in individuals experiencing multiple autoimmune disorders.
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