What Is MCTD?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Are There Any Other Possible Symptoms?
The symptoms of MCTD, like other autoimmune disorders, are determined by the particular cells that the immune system decides to attack. While joint pain, inflammation and chest pain are common symptoms, there are a wide range of additional symptoms that may manifest with this disorder.
Less-typical symptoms include unusual lung functioning, kidney disease, swelling and puffy skin, lupus-like rashes and dysfunction of the esophagus. Many of these symptoms cause pain and irritation and some, like unusual lung functioning, can lead to more serious complications. Rare cases can include neurologic abnormalities, such as blockage of cerebral vessels.
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