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Book Detail
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Connective Tissue Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook, 1st Ed.
Chambers, James, Ed.
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Category: ConsHlth: Disease
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Synopsis:
Connective tissues keep our body's cells together, provide a framework, support our organs, and aid in tissue healing. They are found all over the body. Connective tissues are made up of proteins such as collagen (found in the skin, ligaments, tendons, bone, cartilage, and blood vessels) and elastin (found in the ligaments and skin). Inflammation of any connective tissue and the surrounding parts of the body is known as a connective tissue disorder. Over 200 disorders impact the connective tissues and each disorder has its own symptoms and treatments. From 2008-2014, an estimated 800,000 individuals (0.27%) in the United States population had a connective tissue disorder annually. Connective tissue disorders affect all ages, but incidence is higher among women than men by a factor of at least 4:1. Eighty percent of people with mixed connective tissue disorder can live for at least ten years after being diagnosed, if they receive good care and therapy. Since there is no permanent cure for connective tissue illnesses, the treatment is typically focused on reducing symptoms. Choosing the best treatment needs careful assessment of the risks and benefits and close collaboration with the medical team in treating the disease. Connective Tissue Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook, First Edition provides basic information about the different types of both hereditary and acquired connective tissue disorders, covering in detail the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of each type. It also deals with the connective tissue injury types, tumors, and treatment recommendations. An outline of how to deal with the emotional dimension of these chronic diseases, coping mechanisms in the workplace and the required facts regarding disability benefits is given. It also expounds on current research programs on autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms and a directory of organizations for further help and
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