Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a complex and relatively rare autoimmune disorder. It shares symptoms with lupus, systemic sclerosis, and myositis. MCTD is a challenging condition that can ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: One rheumatologist diagnosed me with unspecified mixed connective tissue disease and Raynaud’s syndrome. I was put on Plaquenil, which caused some hair loss and thinning. I got a ...

Diagnostic tests, such as blood tests, can help diagnose MCTD by looking for antinuclear antibodies, including anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein antibodies (anti-U1-RNP). The high presence of these antibodies ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Based on a cohort in Minnesota from 1985 through 2014, researchers found the yearly occurrence of mixed ...

Anti-inflammatory medications are a cornerstone of treatment for mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) but your diet also is important. Eating a healthy, balanced diet may help prevent flare-ups ...

What Is Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)? Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune disorder that shows the features of three different connective tissue disease types: MCTD can ...

What Is Connective Tissue Disease? Connective tissue disease is a group of disorders involving the protein-rich tissue that supports your organs and other parts of your body. Examples of connective ...

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Some cases of MCTD also share symptoms with rheumatoid arthritis. There’s no cure for MCTD, but it can usually be managed with medication and lifestyle changes. Since this disease can affect various ...

Dear C.T.: Many people probably are unfamiliar with the term “mixed connective tissue disease.” Other connective tissue diseases are well-known: Systemic lupus erythematosus (“lupus”), systemic ...