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Polychondritis

Polychondritis: Introduction

Polychondritis: A serious, progressive, episodic condition characterized by inflammation and degeneration of cartilage in the body. The duration and severity of the episodes can vary. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Polychondritis is available below.

Symptoms of Polychondritis

• Swollen ears
• Red ears
• Inflammation of the ears
• Conjunctivitis
• Vision difficulties
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 43 symptoms of Polychondritis

Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Polychondritis:

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Polychondritis?

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• Relapsing Polychondritis
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Polychondritis: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Polychondritis:

• Hearing loss in recurring cases
• Death
• Aortic valve weakness
• Aneurysm
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Causes of Polychondritis

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Less Common Symptoms of Polychondritis

• Heart valve abnormalities
• Kidney inflammation
• Kidney dysfunction
• Aortic inflammation
• Inflammation of heart tissue
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 6 occasional symptoms of Polychondritis

Polychondritis: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists:
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Polychondritis: Animations

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Polychondritis: Broader Related Topics

• Rheumatic conditions
• Ear conditions
• Nose conditions
• Cartilage disorders
• Non-pathogenic inflammatory conditions
• more types...»

Types of Polychondritis

Polychondritis Message Boards

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Definitions of Polychondritis:

An acquired disease of unknown etiology, chronic course, and tendency to recur. It is characterized by inflammation and degeneration of cartilage and can result in deformities such as floppy ear and saddle nose. Loss of cartilage in the respiratory tract can lead to respiratory obstruction. - (Source - Diseases Database)

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