How does polychondritis develop?
Polychondritis develops when the immune system malfunctions and produces antibodies that attack cartilage throughout the body. It is frequently diagnosed along with rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and other connective tissue diseases. The cause of relapsing polychondritis is unknown. As the disease progresses it can cause inflammation in other protoglycan-rich structures, such as the eye, heart, blood vessels and inner ear. The sites of involvement and severity and onset of inflammation varies from person to person. What are the symptoms of polychondritis? The most common first symptom of this disease is pain and swelling of the external ear. Usually, both ears turn red or purple and are tender to the touch. The swelling can extend into the ear canal and beyond, causing ear infections, hearing loss, balance disturbances with vertigo and vomiting, and eventually a droopy ear. The nose can be afflicted as well and can deteriorate into a flattened nose bridge called sa
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