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Symptoms of Polychondritis

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

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Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Polychondritis.

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