The following features are indicative of Polychondritis:
deterioration of the cartilage
recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body
joint pain
middle ear inflammation
heart valve abnormalities
nasal cartilage inflammation
It is possible that Polychondritis shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Polychondritis
The following are the most common causes of Polychondritis:
an immunologic sensitivity to type II collagen
Risk Factors for Polychondritis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Polychondritis:
family history
Prevention of Polychondritis
No, it is not possible to prevent Polychondritis.
autoimmune disorder
Occurrence of Polychondritis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Polychondritis cases seen each year worldwide:
Not common between 50K - 500K cases
Common Age Group
Polychondritis can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Polychondritis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Polychondritis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Polychondritis:
Biopsy of the cartilage tissue: To diagnose the condition and determine the tissue inflammation and destruction
Doctor for Diagnosis of Polychondritis
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Polychondritis:
Rheumatologist
Complications of Polychondritis if untreated
Yes, Polychondritis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Polychondritis is left untreated:
respiratory complications
can be fatal
Procedures for Treatment of Polychondritis
The following procedures are used to treat Polychondritis:
Surgery: To treat severe heart or respiratory complications
Patient Support for Treatment of Polychondritis
The following actions may help Polychondritis patients:
Join support groups: Helps in coping with the disease
Time for Treatment of Polychondritis
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Polychondritis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced