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Conditions›Musculoskeletal conditions›Cartilage disorders›Polychondritis

Polychondritis

Polychondritis is a condition of cartilage inflammation and destruction, resulting in damage to the heart valves, blood vessels, throat, ears, nose, and joints.

Dr. Robert Kwokreviewed this

Pediatrics 35 years experience

Is a type of:Cartilage disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Rare

Body locations

Bones

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What is polychondritis?

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Why are some people more likely to develop polychondritis than others?

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Does anyone have knowledge of relapsing polychondritis?

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What is the life expectancy of someone with relapse polychondritis?

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Relapsing polychondritis - was diagnosed in 2010; symptoms previously for 5+ years; any research on a cure available?

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Suspect.Wegener's or polychondritis. Rx- prednisone &imuran. Also have subglotticstenosis. Having vision issues (blurred) - is this common with above?

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